Liberia vs Algeria Prediction 10.09.2024 | Africa Cup of Nations
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- Competition: CAN Qualification - Group E
- Date: Tuesday, 10th, September 2024
- Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex (Monrovia)
Algeria will aim to complete their September fixtures with maximum points when they travel to Monrovia to face Liberia in the second round of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday.
Despite entering the tournament as underdogs, Liberia demonstrated tremendous grit and defensive solidity by holding Togo to a 1-1 draw on the road, but all thanks to a last-gasp equalizer from substitute William Gibson. However, the Lone Stars have not reached the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for over two decades, with their last appearance on this stage dating back to 2002, but Romanian coach Mario Marinica will attempt to shift this trend despite his team being placed in a tricky group.
As one of the favorites for glory, Algeria began their African Cup of Nations qualification journey in style as they cruised to a comfortable 2-0 triumph over Equatorial Guinea to swiftly taking control of Group E. Even though it's become routine for them to almost always reach the final stages of this tournament, the last two editions of the Fennex Foxes were forgettable as they suffered shocking exits at the group stage on both occasions, leaving them desperately seeking redemption.
Liberia vs Algeria Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5
Algeria are known to have one of the strongest squads on the "Black" continent, but we predict that they will have to put in a lot more effort than expected to earn full points and complete the September challenges with maximum performance. Indeed, Liberia have proved tough to beat in recent months, having gone unbeaten in their previous six matches on the bounce across all competitions, claiming three wins and an equal number of draws.
Extending the unbeaten run will not be easy, but there are slim hopes for the Lone Stars who have held Algeria to a draw on home soil both times so far, although the last of those meetings came back in 2008 when the two rivals played out a monotonous goalless contest. The Fennex foxes may have troubled opposition nets of late, but it will be interesting to see how they fare against a well-organised Liberia who have been very consistent at the back, keeping four clean sheets four times in their last six outings. In the end, we expect the Lone Stars to fight bravely and try their best to neutralize the attacking-inspired Algeria, so it wouldn't be a surprise if one goal was enough to separate the two sides.
Liberia vs Algeria Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Algeria
5 : 1
Liberia
Friendly International
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Algeria
3 : 0
Liberia
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Liberia team news
Heaven Eleven's 16-year-old forward William Gibson was a standout performer in the opening of Group E, scoring an equalizer off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Togo, and will now push for a starting spot against Algeria.
Coach Mario Marinica is expected to stick with his unchanged starting XI for Tuesday's match, while national team star Oscar will once again start behind the two strikers.
Last matches of Liberia
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Togo
1 : 1
Liberia
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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S?o Tomé and PrÃncipe
0 : 1
Liberia
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Namibia
1 : 1
Liberia
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Liberia
0 : 0
Djibouti
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Djibouti
0 : 2
Liberia
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Liberia lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Abdulai Koulibaly
Defenders
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24
Sampson Dweh
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25
Kemoh Kamara
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18
Natus Jamel Swen
Midfielders
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22
Sabastine Teclar
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20
Mo Sangare
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4
Nohan Kenneh
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17
Chauncy Freeman
Forwards
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19
Oscar
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15
Terry Sackor
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21
Peter Wilson
Algeria team news
Despite failing to give his team an early lead against Equatorial Guinea on Thursday and missing a penalty in the 23rd minute, former Man City winger Riyad Mahrez is expected to be part of the attacking quartet for Tuesday's clash.
With Wolfsburg forward Mohamed Amoura sidelined due to injury for September’s international fixtures, coach Vladimir Petkovic might opt to include Amine Gouiri as the striker in place of Baghdad Bounedjah.
Last matches of Algeria
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Algeria
2 : 0
Equatorial Guinea
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Uganda
1 : 2
Algeria
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Algeria
1 : 2
Guinea
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Algeria
3 : 3
South Africa
Friendly International
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Algeria
3 : 2
Bolivia
Friendly International
Algeria lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Anthony Mandrea
Defenders
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13
Jaouen Hadjam
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21
Ramy Bensebaini
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4
Mohamed Amine Tougai
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2
Aissa Mandi
Midfielders
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6
Ramiz Zerrouki
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22
Ismael Bennacer
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10
Said Benrahma
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8
Houssem Aouar
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7
Riyad Mahrez
Forwards
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9
Baghdad Bounedjah
3 Reasons why we expect Under 2.5
- Liberia have conceded only twice and kept four clean sheets in their last six matches.
- None of Liberia's last five matches have featured more than two goals.
- The last encounter between these teams on Liberian soil ended in a goalless draw.
Main prediction Liberia - Algeria
Under 2.5 goals
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Liberia & Algeria current standing in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Group E | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Algeria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
2 | Liberia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
3 | Togo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
4 | Equatorial Guinea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |