Introduction
Football lovers in Africa and globally will turn their attention to the commencement of Group D matches in the AFCON 2023 as Algeria clashes with Angola. In the aftermath of a disappointing 2021 tournament, Algeria aims for a strong start at Stade de la Paix in Bouaké.
Both teams are meeting for the second time in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations. They previously played a goalless draw in the group stage of the 2010 tournament.
About the game
Algeria is taking part in their 6th consecutive AFCON competition this year. This streak is their longest after successive attendance in a row between 1980 and 1992. Algeria is entering AFCON 2023 on an impressive 11-game unbeaten streak. They head to this AFCON in formidable form with three consecutive victories in their recent matches, including a 4-0 triumph over Burundi in a recent warm-up match.
Star player Riyad Mahrez’s standout season in the Saudi Pro League adds to their strength. Qualifying as Group F leaders, Algeria secured the most points in AFCON 2023 qualifiers. The two-time AFCON winners look to recapture glory after an unexpected group stage exit in 2022.
In contrast, Angola, have scored only once in their last seven international games. They earned 2023 AFCON qualification by finishing second in Group E, aiming to exceed their 2008 quarter-final feat. The last time Angola tasted victory in the AFCON was in 2012 in their win against Burkina Faso. They’ve not win in their last eight matches of the tournament, drawing and losing four times.
Meanwhile, despite their winless record in the AFCON, they’ve not lost any of their last five opening matches in the tournament. Their last defeat in opening matches was far back in 2006 against Cameroon.
The Best Betting Odds for Algeria vs Angola
| Markets | Odds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria win |
1.52 
|
1.55 
|
1.54 
|
1.53 
|
1.53 
|
|
| Draw |
3.7
|
3.7
|
3.90
|
3.82
|
3.82
|
|
| Angola win |
7.9
|
7.4
|
7.4
|
7.03
|
7.03
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.40
|
1.47
|
1.47
|
1.43
|
1.43
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.40
|
1.47
|
1.47
|
1.43
|
1.43
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.40
|
1.47
|
1.47
|
1.43
|
1.43
|
|
Conclusion
As history suggests, coupled with the current form, Algeria looks the better side, and they might be on course to start the competition positively.
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