Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The final round of AFCON 2025 qualifiers sees Algeria host Liberia in Tizi Ouzou on Sunday. Here’s a betting tip for this match with favorable odds.
Match Preview
Algeria has been in stellar form during this AFCON qualification campaign, amassing 13 points out of a possible 15 to dominate their group and secure early qualification for the tournament. The team has scored 11 goals while conceding only one, making them one of the best defensive sides in the qualifiers.
Their most recent outing saw Algeria held to a goalless draw away to Equatorial Guinea. Despite the stalemate, it marks a significant turnaround for the Desert Foxes following their disastrous AFCON 2021 campaign, where they failed to progress from the group stage. At home, Algeria has lost just once in their last 11 matches.
Liberia, on the other hand, has had a forgettable campaign. After opening with a 1-1 draw against Togo, they suffered three consecutive losses, including a 3-0 defeat to Algeria and back-to-back losses to Equatorial Guinea (0-1, 1-2).
The Lone Stars finally registered their first win in the fifth round, edging Togo 1-0 at home. However, with just four points from five matches and a goal difference of 3:7, Liberia is out of contention for a place in the AFCON finals. Their struggles in both attack and defense underline a disappointing campaign.
Probable Line-Ups
- Algeria: Ghendouz; Mandi, Tougaï, Bensebaïni, Aït-Nouri; Maza, Abdelli, Zerrouki; Amoura, Gouiri, Benzia.
- Liberia: Coulibaly; Dweh, Balde, Kamara, Sven, Teclar; Thea, Tisdell, Forkey Doe, Dorley, Ernest.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Algeria has defeated Liberia in three of their last four encounters.
- Three of their last four meetings saw the "Over 2.5 Goals" bet hit.
- Only one of their last four matches featured both teams scoring.
Prediction
Algeria is expected to dominate this encounter and delight the home crowd with a convincing win. Our pick for the match: “Algeria to Win with a -1.5 Handicap” at odds of 1.73.
