Argentina vs Algeria Prediction — 17.06.2026

John Kane Football Edge Director

Argentina

WWWW

June 17, 2026

01:00

World Cup

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Algeria

WWDWL

1 1.37

X 4.33

2 9.00

1 1.40

X 4.20

2 8.00

1 1.36

X 4.75

2 9.00

1 1.40

X 4.55

2 9.30

Where Can You Place Bets on Argentina vs Algeria?

Argentina

Team Overview

In their latest friendly match, Argentina hosted Iceland and secured a convincing 3-0 victory. This win continues their strong run, having previously defeated Honduras and Zambia by similar margins.

Match statistics (Argentina vs Iceland):

Possession: 63% – 37%
Corners: 2 – 2
Fouls: 13 – 21
Yellow cards: 2 – 6
Shots on target: 7 – 1

Algeria

Team Overview

Algeria faced Bolivia in their most recent friendly, where they triumphed with a 4-0 scoreline. This victory follows a narrow win against the Netherlands, showcasing their attacking capabilities.

Teams Form Analysis

Argentina has shown a strong form in their last ten matches, winning all of them with a total of 12 goals scored and only 1 conceded, averaging 3 goals per game. Their recent friendly matches indicate a solid attacking prowess, highlighted by a 5-0 victory against Zambia and a 3-0 win over Iceland. Conversely, Algeria has also been impressive, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals while conceding just 2, averaging 2.4 goals per game. Their recent performance includes a 4-0 win against Bolivia, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In terms of statistical performance, Argentina's attacking efficiency is evident with a high goals-per-game ratio and a strong defensive record. They have maintained a clean sheet in 7 of their last 10 matches. Algeria, while also effective, has shown slightly less consistency defensively but has been able to score in crucial moments. The absence of head-to-head matches between these two teams adds an element of unpredictability, but based on current form, Argentina appears to have the upper hand.

Argentina — Algeria Prediction

Exact Score: 3 – 1
1st Half: 1 – 0
Goals (Total): 3 – 1
Corners: 5 – 3
Fouls: 12 – 10
Yellow Cards: 2 – 2
Shots on target: 8 – 4
Offsides: 3 – 2
Possession: 60% – 40%

In terms of tactical expectations, Argentina is likely to dominate possession and utilize their attacking depth to create multiple scoring opportunities. They may employ a high press to disrupt Algeria's build-up play, while Algeria will need to focus on quick counter-attacks to exploit any gaps left by Argentina's offensive pushes.

3 Reasons Why Argentina Will Win

Strong Home Form: Argentina has won all of their last ten matches, scoring an impressive 12 goals in their last four games.
Defensive Solidity: They have conceded only 1 goal in their last ten matches, indicating a robust defensive setup.
Algeria's Inconsistency: Despite recent wins, Algeria has shown vulnerabilities in defense, which could be exploited by Argentina's attacking players.