Algeria vs Botswana Predictions - Algeria set to beat Botswana at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 03 Sep 2025

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Brad Newcomb 03 Sep 2025

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Algeria leads Group G with 15 points.
Botswana have never defeated Algeria.
Prediction: Algeria expected to win, both teams likely to score (BTTS).

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Algeria have never lost to Botswana (Getty Images)

Algeria vs Botswana Predictions

Algeria vs Botswana Predictions
Head to Head
Algeria Form
Algeria Team News & Injuries
Botswana Form
Botswana Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Algeria have scored plenty of goals lately and defeated Botswana in an earlier FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Botswana have yet to beat Algeria. A BTTS victory is predicted in favour of Algeria.

Algeria have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Algeria have scored 18 goals in 5 matches.
Algeria have conceded 7 goals in 5 games.
Botswana have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Botswana have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
Botswana have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Algeria have the advantage over Botswana with three wins to none.

Algeria Form

Algeria are first in the Group G standings with 15 points from six games. They have won five and lost one.

Algeria defeated Botswana 3-1 and Mozambique 5-1 in two FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March.

In June, Algeria played two international friendlies. They beat Rwanda 2-0 before losing 4-3 to Sweden.

The Fennec Foxes have won four of their last five matches, including one defeat. They scored 18 goals and conceded seven.

Algeria will fancy their chances of securing another three points when they host Botswana, having defeated their opponents three consecutive times, including a 3-1 away win earlier this year.

Algeria Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Benbot, Guendouz, BouhalfayaDefenders: Aït-Nouri, Hadjam, Touba, Bensebaïni, Tougai, Mandi, Atal, Guitoun

Midfielders: Zerrouki, Bentaleb, Boudaoui, Kebbal, Maza, Aouar

Forwards: Amoura, Benrahma, Belaïli, Mahrez, Hadj Moussa, Benzia, Chaibi, Gouiri, Bounedjah

Botswana Form

Botswana are 3rd in the World Cup Group G table with nine points from six matches. They have won three and lost three.

In March, Botswana played two FIFA World Cup qualifying games, losing 3-1 to Algeria before defeating Somalia 2-0.

The Zebras have registered two victories in their last five matches, including one loss and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded five.

Botswana have been in solid form, but they face a tricky test away from home, as Algeria have been performing well and frequently score goals.

Botswana Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Kabelo Dambe, Keagile Kgosipula, Goitseone Phoko

Defenders: Mosha Gaolaolwe, Mothusi Johnson, Tebogo Kopelang, Thabo Leinanyane, Benson Mangolo, Shanganani Nganda, Botsile Sakana, Alford Velaphi

Midfielders: Gilbert Baruti, Mothusi Cooper, Lebogang Ditsele, Mpho Kgaswane, Thapelo Mabedi, Gape Mohutsiwa, Karabo Phiri, Phenyo Serameng

Forwards: Segolame Boy, Thatayaone Kgamanyane, Thabo Maponda, Tumisang Orebonye, Serati Semadi, Thero Setsile, Theo Shadikong

Verdict

Algeria v Botswana

Algeria have been in excellent form this year and are tipped to keep their perfect winning record against Botswana intact by delivering a BTTS victory with a 3-1 score.