Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria Prediction & Betting Tips (31 December)

Equatorial Guinea will not escape from its group unlike the two previous editions. Overthrown at the end of added time by Burkina Faso 2-1 and defeated once again, by Sudan 0-1, this selection is last in Group E. With a similar result in November against Madagascar in a friendly 2-0, Equatorial Guinea remains on 3 defeats in all competitions. In addition, it did not make weight in the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup. Algeria disposed of Sudan 3-0 and Burkina Faso 1-0 at the start of the competition.

These successes put her at the top of the rankings and qualified her for the round of 16 even before the last day. The Fennecs therefore accomplish their first objective in this CAN after leaving the last two editions in the group stage. The winners of the 2019 edition now aim to return to the top of the hierarchy on African soil. Vladimir Petkovic's Algeria qualified brilliantly for the 2026 World Cup and remains undefeated since this summer. 

The return from suspension of left-back executive Ndong (Tirana, 61 caps) should be noted for Equatorial Guinea, which must at the same time manage the case of midfielders P. Obiang (Monza, 28 caps) and Eneme (Sparta Prague, 41 caps). Coming out injured in the last match, both players are subject to doubts. Nsué (Intercity, Spanish D4) is the most dangerous in front of the opposing goal. The striker has just reached the 50 cap mark, for 22 goals, and scored three times during the World Cup qualifiers. For this anecdotal meeting, Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic announced the withdrawal of defenders Hadjam (Young Boys, 15 sel) and Chergui (Paris FC, 3 sel), who were injured in the last match.

The technician also stressed that he will make changes to the starting lineup. Fennecs star Mahrez (Al-Ahli, 36 goals in 108 games) contributed to qualification for the round of 16 by scoring 3 goals at the start of the competition. Further down, Bensebaini (Dortmund, 77 sel) and Mandi (Lille, 111 sel) held firm in the hinge and Luca Zidane (Granada, 3 caps), who became number 1 in goal, has not yet conceded a goal. The offensive asset Amoura (Wolfsbourg, 19 goals in 40 games) has not yet scored in this CAN 2025. 

• Summary: Equatorial Guinea is going head to head with Algeria starting on 31 Dec 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Moulay Hassan Stadium stadium, Rabat city, Morocco. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations, Group E .
• Equatorial Guinea Feedinco Rating: 6.59
• Algeria Feedinco Rating: 7.04