Our Algeria vs Nigeria Prediction: 1-1
Algeria vs Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key Algeria vs Nigeria stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Algeria's Last Match – Algeria vs Congo DR
Algeria will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations win against Congo DR on January 6. In that match, Algeria recorded 57% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Algeria | 57% | 13 (6) | 0.62 | 54 |
 Congo DR | 43% | 4 (2) | 0.16 | 34 |
Nigeria's Last Match – Nigeria vs Mozambique
Nigeria will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-0 Africa Cup of Nations triumph against Mozambique on January 5. In that match, Nigeria recorded 61% possession and 9 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nigeria | 61% | 17 (9) | 2.78 | 59 |
 Mozambique | 39% | 0 (0) | 0.09 | 11 |
Algeria vs Nigeria Stats
Key Stats
| Algeria | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 1.36 |
| 0.53 | Defence Strength | 0.59 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Algeria are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per match, while Nigeria average 2.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Algeria 18-3
Nigeria 25-10
What are the odds for this match?
Algeria to win: @3.25
Draw: @2.875
Nigeria to win: @2.55
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