Algeria vs Malawi Women Preview & Betting Tips - Goals Predicted in Thrilling WAFCON Semi-Final
Algeria will face Malawi in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, with both making their first appearance at this stage. Both teams have impressed, securing World Cup qualification, and showing attacking prowess but defensive vulnerabilities. Algeria beat Ivory Coast to reach the semis, while Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria and edged Ghana. Both teams are likely to score, making 'Both Teams to Score' a strong prediction for this exciting clash.
- Algeria and Malawi meet for the first time in the WAFCON semi-final.
- Both teams have qualified for their debut FIFA Women's World Cup.
- Strong attacks but vulnerable defenses promise an open, high-scoring game.
- Algeria vs Malawi Women WAFCON Preview
- Key Stats
- No Previous Meeting
- Algeria Constantly Improving
- Debut to Remember for Malawi
- Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Algeria vs Malawi Women WAFCON Preview
A place in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is up for grabs as Algeria face Malawi in a semi-final clash on Wednesday.
Both teams have shown good attacking quality lately but look a bit shaky at the back and could be set to serve up goals.
Key Stats
- Algeria have scored in seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Algeria have conceded in six of their last nine matches in all competitions.
- Malawi have scored in all four of their matches at the WAFCON.
- Malawi have conceded in all four of their matches at the WAFCON.
No Previous Meeting
This will be the first ever meeting between Algeria and Malawi at this level.
Algeria Constantly Improving
Algeria are in the semi-final of the WAFCON for the first time in their history after claiming a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. They fought back from a goal down and took advantage of a red card for the West Africans, with Ines Khiri and Amira Ould Braham getting their goals.
That result also means Algeria have now qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time. It marks a solid campaign for the Fennecs, who have won three of their four matches at this tournament.
Goals have not been a problem for Algeria lately, having scored in seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions. However, Farid Benstiti's team are a bit shaky at the back and have conceded in six of the last nine fixtures in this run.
Debut to Remember for Malawi
It has been a WAFCON debut to remember for Malawi, who have reached the semi-final in their first-ever appearance at the tournament. Lovemore Fazili's team have also qualified for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil.
The impressive thing about Malawi's campaign is that they have won three of their four matches so far, including a 3-2 victory over defending champions Nigeria. The Scorchers claimed a 2-1 win over Ghana to reach the semi-final, with Temwa Chawinga and Rose Kadzere getting the goals.
Malawi have impressed going at this tournament, scoring in all four of their matches. However, their open style often leaves them open at the back, and they have also conceded in all four fixtures.
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Algeria (4-2-3-1): Chloe N'gazi; Morgane Belkhiter, Lana Smits, Roselene Khezami, Ines Belloumou; Amira Ould Braham, Marine Dafeur; Sofia Bekhaled, Melissa Bethi, Ines Khiri; Lynda Bendris.
Morgane Ikene went off injured early in the quarter-final and is likely to miss Wednesday's clash. She should be replaced by Belkhiter while Khiri could also earn a start after scoring off the bench last time out.
Malawi (4-2-3-1): Mercy Sikelo; Benadetta Mkandawire, Rose Alufandika, Chimwemwe Madise, Ireen Khumalo; Chikondi Gondwe, Faith Chinzimu; Asimenye Simwaka, Rose Kadzere, Tabitha Chawinga; Temwa Chawinga.
Malawi came away from the semi-final with no injuries or suspensions and could stick with much of the same team. Chawinga should lead the line once again, with Kadzere set to feature in midfield while Madise should retain her place at the heart of the defence.
Verdict
Algeria and Malawi are in the semi-final for the first time and will be keen to progress to the final.
Both teams are likely to be fired up for this one and can be backed to score here.
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Both Teams to Score
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