There will be fireworks when Algeria and Austria face each other in a crucial World Cup Group J showdown, with both sides knowing that a point could be enough to help them achieve their knockout-stage ambitions. Algeria showed great character in their second group game, coming from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1, and Vladimir Petkovic has no fresh injury concerns ahead of this encounter. Nadir Benbouali is pushing for a place in the starting lineup after making a significant impact from the bench with a goal against Jordan. The Desert Foxes have been in excellent form of late, winning seven of their last ten matches while averaging 1.9 goals scored and just 0.7 goals conceded per game.
Austria head into the match looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Argentina. Despite that setback, Ralf Rangnick's men remain a formidable side, having also won seven of their previous ten matches and averaged 2.5 goals per game during that run. Veteran striker Marko Arnautovic is pushing for a start after appearing as a substitute against Argentina, while Austria's defensive numbers are equally strong, with just 0.7 goals conceded per match over their last ten games.
As both sides need one point to progress to the knockout stages, we are tempted to bet on Draw, alongside Half-Time Draw and Under 25.5 shots (both sides will try to keep the ball as much as possible).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Sunday 28 June 2026 at 03:00.
What is our Algeria vs Austria prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Algeria 1 - 1 Austria
Algeria vs Austria Betting Tips
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
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View OfferAlgeria Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlwdwwlw | 2.20 |
| Home | wwlwd | 2.00 |
| Away | wwwlw | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.20 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.29 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.29 |
Austria Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwdwwwwl | 2.20 |
| Home | wdwwww | 2.67 |
| Away | wlwl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 4.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 2.50 | 3.50 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.50 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.35 | 1.51 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.96 | 0.90 | 1.07 |
Algeria vs Austria Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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