Algeria vs Austria Betting Tips & Predictions – Points Shared at the World Cup 2026
Algeria have proven to be a formidable side recently, recording just two losses in their last 27 outings across various competitions. Their fixture against Austria is highly anticipated, as both teams have shown quality and are poised for advancement. Given their recent performances and what’s at stake, a draw is the most probable outcome, with both teams likely to settle for shared points as they progress in the competition.
- Algeria have been a tough team to beat in the last 12 months
- We are backing them and Austria to settle for a draw
- Check our full preview for Algeria vs Austria below
A draw would most likely send both sides through to the Round of 32, and considering what they’ve shown so far, a stalemate looks like the most reasonable choice for this clash.
- Key Stats
- Just One Previous Meeting
- Algeria One Point Away from the Playoffs
- Austrians Tamed by Argentina
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Algeria are unbeaten in 25 of their last 27 matches.
- Austria are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Just One Previous Meeting
These two sides locked horns at the World Cup 1982 where Austria won 2-0.
Algeria One Point Away from the Playoffs
Algeria had mixed results so far at the World Cup 2026 and probably will advance to the next stage with a point here.
Besides an early goal of Fares Chaibi which was disallowed by VAR, they haven’t shown anything in their opening match against Argentina, suffering a well-deserved 3-0 loss here, posting just 0.33 xG and firing zero shots on target.
Start of the second round clash against underdog Jordan was also poor, trailing by one goal at the break but eventually pulled a comeback and won 2-1 thanks to goals scored by Nadir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri.
This was a well-deserved win, posting 1.89-0.64 xG, 72% possession and 8-4 shots against the Asian side.
Austrians Tamed by Argentina
Like their upcoming opponents Austria also claimed three points from their opening two matches at the WC 2026 and will advance as second placed team with a draw or win here.
Das Team earned three points in the first round against Jordan 3-1 but had to work really hard to claim them. Romano Schmid put them ahead early but the score was tied at half-time. The lead was regained in the 76th minute thanks to Al Arab’s own goal, while Marko Arnautovic finished the job in stoppage time.
They failed to replicate such attacking performance in the second match against Argentina, deservedly losing 2-0 while firing just one shot on target. The world champions even missed a penalty in the first half.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Algeria (4-2-3-1) Luca Zidane; Rafik Belghali, Aissa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Ait Nouri; Hicham Boudaoui, Nabil Bentaleb; Anis Hadj Moussa, Ibrahim Maza, Fares Chaibi; Amine GouiriRiyad Mahrez's fitness is questionable, not looking great on the pitch as starter in the second round so I expect Anis Hadj Moussa to take his place.
Austria (4-2-3-1) Alexander Schlager; Stefan Posch, Kevin Danso, David Alaba, Konrad Laimer; Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager; Romano Schmid, Paul Wanner, Marcel Sabitzer; Michael Gregoritsch
Stefan Posch suffered a serious jaw injury in the opening round but kept on playing with a protective mask. Marko Arnautovic and Sasa Kalajdzic are expected to start on bench.
Stefan Posch suffered a serious jaw injury in the opening round but kept on playing with a protective mask. Marko Arnautovic and Sasa Kalajdzic are expected to start on bench.
Verdict
Algeria have been a tough team to beat in the last 12 months, losing just two out of their last 27 matches across competitions. Both them and Austria are likely to advance with a draw here and I expect them to share the spoils.
Draw
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