Zambia rarely scores: Algeria vs Zambia prediction
The first-round qualifying match for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations between Algeria and Zambia will take place on September 25 at “Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium” in Tizi Ouzou. The teams are in Group I alongside Burundi and Togo, while the hosts begin their qualifying campaign at home after taking part in the 2026 World Cup, where they reached the playoffs.
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Algeria: stronger at home and regularly in control of the head-to-head meetings
Algeria ended their World Cup campaign with a 0-2 defeat to Switzerland, but before that the team had produced several strong results. In June, they beat Bolivia 4-0, the Netherlands 1-0 and Jordan 2-1, while also drawing 3-3 with Austria.
Algeria also have the edge in their head-to-head record against Zambia: four wins in six home matches. Particularly telling is the fact that Zambia have scored just once in those six visits to Algeria, so the hosts' solid defensive play could once again prove a key factor.
Zambia: winless run and serious problems in attack
Zambia have failed to win any of their last six matches, suffering four defeats and recording two draws. Their most recent game ended in a heavy 0-5 defeat to Argentina, while before that the team lost 0-3 to Morocco.
The main problem is their lack of goals. Zambia have scored just once in their last five matches and failed to find the net in four games during that run. In addition, the visitors have lost seven of their last ten away matches.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Algeria have won four of their six home matches against Zambia.
- Zambia have failed to score in four of their last five matches.
- The last head-to-head meeting ended in a 3-3 draw, but Zambia's previous trip to Algeria ended in a 0-5 defeat.
Hosts could win to nil: Algeria vs Zambia prediction
Algeria have been handed a favorable start to their qualifying campaign against an opponent that is currently extremely inconsistent in attack. The home head-to-head record also favors the hosts: Zambia almost never manage to create much danger on Algerian soil.
If Algeria take control of the match early, it will be difficult for the visitors to change the course of the game. Given Zambia's current form, backing the hosts to win without conceding looks like the most logical option.
