BETTING GUIDE: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria match preview, team news and betting tip
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Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 30.12.25. | 19:14
The Desert Foxes have secured maximum six points and knockout progression, while Nzalang Nacional bowed out after two defeats, turning this into a pride-only affair for both sides
Group E concludes with a dead-rubber clash at the 2025 AFCON, with already-eliminated Equatorial Guinea hosing table-toppers Algeria on Wednesday at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, with kick-off at 7:00 pm (East African Time).
The Desert Foxes have secured maximum six points and knockout progression, while Nzalang Nacional bowed out after two defeats, turning this into a pride-only affair for both sides.
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Equatorial Guinea have endured a disappointing campaign, suffering narrow losses to Burkina Faso (2-1) and Sudan (1-0), conceding late in both.
Their last five matches show one win, a draw, and three losses, scoring three goals while conceding seven, averaging 1.67 goals per game with 83% under 2.5.
Sitting bottom with zero points and a -2 goal difference, their neutral-venue form reflects resilience but poor finishing and defensive lapses.
Team news sees veteran Emilio Nsue likely starting after limited minutes - potentially his final major tournament at 36 - adding experience upfront alongside Luis Zuniga and Jannick Buyla.
No major injuries reported, with coach Juan Micha expected to field a motivated side for pride.
Key players include Saul Coco in defense and Pedro Obiang for midfield control.
Algeria have been clinical, dispatching Sudan 3-0 and Burkina Faso 1-0 to top the group with +4 goal difference.
Their last five games have yielded four wins and a draw, scoring 12 goals and conceding two- averaging 2.33 goals per game with 67% under 2.5.
Unbeaten in 18 matches inside 90 minutes (10 wins), Algeria have kept clean sheets in both group games.
With qualification sealed, Vladimir Petković may rotate to rest stars, but quality depth remains.
Riyad Mahrez (three goals this tournament, four in last three internationals) is pivotal, supported by Mohamed Amoura and Ibrahim Maza.
No significant injuries, though fatigue management could see changes.
Head-to-head is evenly split recently: Equatorial Guinea's shock 1-0 win in 2022 AFCON, followed by Algeria's 2-0 victory in 2024 qualifiers and a 0-0 draw later that year; averages one goal per game with 100% under 2.5.
Key tips;
Equatorial Guinea have won just two of their last 11 matches, losing six.
Algeria are unbeaten in their last two meetings with Equatorial Guinea.
Algeria have not lost in 90 minutes in 18 matches, with 10 wins.
Equatorial Guinea have lost their last three games, conceding late.
Prediction; Algeria to win. Despite potential rotations, the Desert Foxes' superior squad depth, unbeaten streak, and historical edge should overcome a demotivated Equatorial Guinea side lacking wins and facing elimination.
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