Algeria vs Austria prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 28, 2026
In the third round of the World Cup on June 28, 2026, the national teams of Algeria and Austria will face off. The main task for both sides is not to lose.
Algeria vs Austria: Team News and Expert Analysis
Algeria benefited from a favorable draw and secured 25 points in ten matches in an easy qualifying group. They later reached the quarterfinals in the Africa Cup of Nations, losing 0-2 to Nigeria. In friendlies, they had a goalless draw only against Uruguay and victories over Guatemala, the Netherlands, and Bolivia. At the World Cup, they struggled badly against Argentina—more specifically, against Messi, who scored a hat-trick. However, they managed a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over modest Jordan.
Austria finally returned to the World Cup—for the first time this century—although they've been regulars at the Euros. Last year, they topped their qualifying group with nineteen points from eight games—two more than their closest pursuer, Bosnia. They then won all their friendly matches. In the first round against Jordan, they initially faced some difficulties but eventually won comfortably. Their next match against Argentina ended in a predictable 0-2 defeat.
The North African team is performing well: they average 1.9 goals per game while conceding much less, just 0.7 per match. Rangnick's side is just as impressive—scoring 2.5 and conceding 0.7 goals per game on average.
Previous Matches: Algeria vs Austria
The only previous encounter also took place at the World Cup, in 1982. The Europeans won 2-0.
This time, a draw seems the most likely outcome. There's little reason for either side to take risks—bet on "total under 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.75).
Algeria vs Austria: Key Statistics and Trends
- Algeria has won four of their last six matches
- 20% of Algeria's games end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.6
- Austria has won ten of their last thirteen matches
- 40% of Austria's games end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.2
Algeria vs Austria: Probable Starting Lineups
Algeria plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Zidan, Ait-Nouri, Bensebaini, Mandi, Belghali, Zerrouki, Boudaoui, Chaibi, Maza, Mahrez, Gouiri. Amoura's participation is in doubt.
Austria plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Schlager - Alaba, Danso, Laimer, Posch - Schlager, Seiwald - Sabitzer, Wanner, Schmid - Gregoritsch. Baumgartner is out with a serious injury.
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the World Cup standings.
