Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria: Lineups, Team News, and Prediction

Bottom meets top in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations as already eliminated Equatorial Guinea face group winners Algeria in Rabat on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at 11 am ET. While Equatorial Guinea are playing for pride, Algeria will be looking to maintain their winning momentum.

Equatorial Guinea vs. Algeria Form

Equatorial Guinea find themselves at the foot of the table and were defeated 1-0 by Sudan in their last match. Their form has been poor, losing three consecutive matches and scoring only once since mid-November.

Algeria, however, are in fine form, securing their place in the Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in their last match. The Desert Foxes are unbeaten in their last 18 matches inside 90 minutes.

Equatorial Guinea vs. Algeria Head to Head

The head-to-head record between these two teams is relatively balanced. In their most recent encounter, the teams played out a goalless draw in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification in November 2024.

Across the last six meetings, Algeria have a slight edge with one win compared to Equatorial Guinea, who also have one win, with two draws. The other match was abandoned.

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Equatorial Guinea vs. Algeria Probable Lineups

Equatorial Guinea (4-1-4-1): Owono; Akapo, Coco, Orozco, Anieboh; Mascarell; Miranda, Machín, Ganet, Salvador; Zúñiga

Algeria (3-5-2): Zidane; Bensebaini, Mandi, Belghali; Aït-Nouri, Maza, Abdelli, Boudaoui, Bounedjah; Amoura, Mahrez

Equatorial Guinea vs. Algeria Team News

Equatorial Guinea may be forced into changes after Santiago Eneme and Pedro Obiang were both withdrawn through injury against Sudan. Their absence would likely see Pablo Ganet return in central midfield and Josete Miranda start in a more advanced role.

Algeria are also monitoring a couple of fitness issues after Jaouen Hadjam and Samir Chergui were forced off against Burkina Faso. Vladimir Petković is expected to rotate, with Rafik Belghali and Baghdad Bounedjah likely to come into the starting XI.

Equatorial Guinea vs. Algeria Match Facts

• Equatorial Guinea have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Algeria in all competitions.

Prediction: Equatorial Guinea 1-3 Algeria

Algeria are expected to continue their dominance and secure a comfortable victory against an already-eliminated Equatorial Guinea side. The Desert Foxes have demonstrated both control and discipline in their recent matches and should be able to maintain their winning rhythm. The match forecast also points to an Algeria win, stating that this fixture offers an opportunity to rotate while maintaining momentum.

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Riyad Mahrez has been in excellent form for Algeria, scoring four times in his last three internationals and finding the net in the first half of both AFCON matches so far. Backing him to open the scoring could offer good value, given his current form and importance to the Algerian attack.