Algeria vs Togo prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
The national teams of Algeria and Togo meet on November 14, 2026, in the third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The hosts need a win to remain top of the group.
Algeria vs Togo: team news and expert analysis
Algeria reached the quarter-finals of the last AFCON. They then advanced from their group at the World Cup, but lost 0-2 to Switzerland in the first knockout round. They opened the current qualifying campaign with a 3-1 home win over Zambia, but were held to a draw away to Burundi. In October, they played a friendly and beat Niger 2-1.
Togo missed the last AFCON and failed to impress in their friendlies. However, they got off to a winning start in the autumn, with a solitary goal earning them a 1-0 victory over Burundi. They then lost 0-2 to Zambia.
The North African side average 1.7 goals scored and concede fewer, at 1.3. Diene and his teammates average 1.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded.
Previous meetings: Algeria vs Togo
The first meeting between the sides, in 2013, was won by the visitors. Since then, however, they have suffered six defeats and recorded one draw.
There is little reason to expect a different outcome here: the hosts are clearly the stronger side. They should secure another win against an opponent that suits them well, with a "-1.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.67).
Algeria vs Togo: key stats and trends
- Algeria have won five of their last nine matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Algeria's matches, with an average of 3.0 total goals per game
- Togo have won three of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Togo's matches, with an average of 2.0 total goals per game
Algeria vs Togo: possible starting lineups
Algeria are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Ramdane — Nair, Touba, Belaid, Hadjam — Abdelli, Aouchiche — Kebbal, Maza, Amoura — Bekkarr
Togo are expected to line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Barkola — Koudossou, Boma, Bessile, Nador — Diene, Dermane, Bode — Abi, Denkey, Ouro
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