Our prediction for this Africa Cup of Nations 2024 match:
Algeria
Match Time & Date:
20/01/2024
09:00 AM
Prediction: 1-1
Burkina Faso
After dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Angola, Algeria will look to record their first win at AFCON when they face Burkina Faso in their second group game. The Desert Warriors were very aggressive in their opener, with four players picking up yellow cards. As a result, all Bensebaini, Bennacer, Atal, and Bentaleb are one yellow card away from suspension. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be former Man City ace Riyad Mahrez.
Les Etalons, on the other hand, defeated Mauritania thanks to Bertrand Traore’s late goal. The Aston Villa forward is pushing for a start, while all Konate, Toure, and Tapsoba must be cautious after the trio got booked in the triumph over the Lions of Chinguetti. The two teams seem to be evenly matched ahead of Saturday’s clash and, taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw.
Highlighted Team (Algeria):
The Algeria national football team was established in 1962 as they were not allowed to play international games under French Rule. El Khadra (the Greens) or the Desert Warriors participated at the World Cup finals four times and they recorded their best result at the major tournament in 2014 (Brazil), making it to the last 16.
The Algerians were producing outstanding displays under Vahid Halilhodzic, but despite making life difficult for star-studded Germany in the knockout stages of the showpiece tournament, the African team eventually failed to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Algeria play their home games in white shirts and white shorts, while the colour of the team’s away kit is green.
The Desert Warriors impressed at the 1990 African Cup of Nations, with the team defeating Nigeria in the final of the tournament. It has to be noted, though, that Algeria hosted the tournament. The Algerians have been playing their home matches at Stade Mustapha Tchaker since 2006 and Stade 5 Juillet 1962 was regarded as the team’s home stadium before 2006.
