World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Somalia vs Algeria

Somalia host Algeria in this World Cup qualifying meeting, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Thursday 9 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Algeria Great Bet to Achieve a Big Win

Algeria look a value bet against Somalia, with betting odds of -118 available that the favourites overcome a -3.5 Asian Handicap which means they need a substantial margin of victory.

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Algeria Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

Somalia were beaten last game and this was on the road. Uganda claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory.

Algeria drew 0-0 in their previous game. This took place on their travels against Guinea in the World Cup qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Algeria won the last clash between the pair. Landing a 3-1 home victory when facing Somalia.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Algeria	8	6	1	1	19	7	12	19:7	19
6	Somalia	8	0	1	7	3	16	-13	3:16	1

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Somalia vs Algeria Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Somalia vs Algeria betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

There’s every reason to expect a big Algeria win when they line up in this World Cup qualifying clash. As a result, let’s back them -3.5 at odds of -118, with a convincing victory potentially on the cards here.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest World Cup qualifying stats when making our football predictions.

Key Somalia vs Algeria stats:

The -3.5 line has been covered by Algeria in 2 of their last 5 games.

Algeria -3.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 54.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Published 22:07, 07 October 2025

Correct Score Prediction

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0 - 5 Algeria logo

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Let’s go for Algeria to win 5-0, a bet which is available at +440. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Algeria -3.5 -118

Both Team To Score No -286

Total Goals Over 2.5 -625

Get in the game with a bet builder. Our picks are Algeria with the -3.5 Asian Handicap, BTTS No and three or more goals to be registered.

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Somalia vs Algeria Odds

The available betting odds afford Algeria a INF% probability of triumphing in this World Cup qualifying clash. This is reflected in that they’re massive --100 favourites to succeed with the bookmakers. Somalia are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +3500.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +400. Alternatively, Algeria can be backed at -500 and Somalia are on offer at +1900.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -286.

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Somalia vs Algeria

Africa World Cup Qualification: 16/11 2023 Algeria 3 Somalia 1

Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Somalia Stats

Algeria Stats

Full-Time Result

8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
5 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 5 home matches.

Full-Time Result

8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 0.20 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 5 home matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 5 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 5 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 5 home matches

Goals

An average of 2.70 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

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Somalia vs Algeria Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Somalia vs Algeria team news before betting. We’ll provide the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups along with the latest injury updates.