Algeria vs Zambia prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 25, 2026

The hosts should win comfortably

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 23 Sep 2026, 15:51

Math prediction 1 X 2

Algeria

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Zambia

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1.17 Linebet 23 Sep 12:02 1.33 -0.12 21 Sep 20:01 1.15 + 0.18 20 Sep 20:01 1.23 -0.08 6.1 Linebet 24 Sep 15:00 5.6 + 0.5 24 Sep 14:00 5.5 + 0.1 24 Sep 13:00 5.6 -0.1 24 Sep 12:01 5.45 + 0.15 23 Sep 22:01 5.55 -0.1 23 Sep 20:03 5.6 -0.05 23 Sep 12:02 4.5 + 1.1 21 Sep 20:01 5.4 -0.9 20 Sep 20:01 4.72 + 0.68 15.5 Linebet 24 Sep 15:00 13.4 + 2.1 24 Sep 14:00 12.7 + 0.7 24 Sep 13:00 13.9 -1.2 24 Sep 12:01 13 + 0.9 23 Sep 22:01 13.9 -0.9 23 Sep 20:03 13.4 + 0.5 23 Sep 12:02 9.5 + 3.9 21 Sep 20:01 14.1 -4.6 20 Sep 20:01 12 + 2.1

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Tournament AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

Date & kick-off time 25 sep 2026, 15:00

On September 25, 2026, Algeria and Zambia will face each other in the first round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Fans will be hoping to see their favorites claim victory.

Algeria - Zambia team news and expert analysis

Algeria took part in the latest World Cup over the summer. Their performance was fairly predictable: after losing to Argentina, they beat debutants Jordan, before pragmatically settling for a draw with Austria. However, they were immediately eliminated in the playoffs by Switzerland, losing 0-2.

Zambia collected just nine points from eight matches in qualifying, finishing only fourth in their group. At the AFCON in December, they drew twice before losing to Morocco and exiting the tournament. As a result, they have played only friendly matches in 2026: after a goalless draw with Malawi, they suffered scoreless defeats against Zimbabwe and Argentina.

One of the continent's powerhouses scores 1.8 goals per game while conceding a third fewer, at 1.1. Their modest visitors currently average 0.4 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match.

Previous matches: Algeria - Zambia

The national teams have recorded two wins each in their last five meetings.

Marez and company are clearly stronger at the moment. Playing at home, they should win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.75).

Algeria - Zambia: key stats and trends

• Algeria have lost two of their last four matches
• 20% of Algeria's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.9
• Zambia are without a win in eight consecutive matches
• 30% of Zambia's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.3

Algeria - Zambia: possible starting lineups

Algeria play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Zidane - Ait-Nouri, Bensebaini, Mandi, Belghali - Chaibi, Bentaleb, Zerrouki - Aouar, Maza, Marez

Zambia play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Mwanza - Chisala, Chanda, Sinkala, Mwimanzi - Simukonda, Chisala - Sakala, Kalusa, Kangwande - Mutandwa

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Game Prediction W1(-1,5)

1.75

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