Somalia vs Algeria Prediction & Betting Tips

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Algeria, already confirmed for the 2026 World Cup, close their qualification campaign against bottom-placed Somalia. The Desert Foxes have dominated Group G with consistency and attacking flair, while Somalia’s campaign has been marked by defeats and minimal goal output. This match could highlight the gulf in quality between the two sides.

Somalia’s Painful Run Continues at Home

Somalia enter this fixture without a win from eight qualifiers, having lost seven and drawn once. The Ocean Stars have struggled badly at both ends, scoring only twice across their last five games while conceding 10. Their recent home matches show no sign of improvement, including a 3-0 defeat to Guinea and a 1-3 loss to Botswana earlier in the campaign.

The side’s main issue remains defensive organization, often conceding early goals that derail any momentum. Even in their goalless draw away to Guinea, they failed to register meaningful attacks. Facing the group leaders, they’ll once again rely on containment and hope to limit the damage.

Algeria’s Momentum Stays Strong

Algeria have already sealed top spot after a commanding run that includes six wins from eight. The North Africans have scored 19 goals in the group and conceded just seven, demonstrating both attacking depth and defensive control.

Their recent matches underline consistency. A 0-0 draw in Guinea ended a four-match winning streak, but victories such as the 5-1 thrashing of Mozambique and 3-1 home win over Botswana show their attacking efficiency. The Desert Foxes tend to dominate early, scoring multiple first-half goals in several qualifiers. That trend may continue here.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Algeria have won six of their eight matches in the group.
• Somalia failed to score in four of their last five qualifiers.
• Four of Algeria’s last five wins saw Over 1.5 Goals in the first half.
• The previous H2H ended 3-1 for Algeria.

Somalia vs Algeria Prediction

Given the contrast in quality and form, Algeria should ease through this contest. Somalia’s defense has leaked goals regularly, while Algeria’s front line has been ruthless against weaker opponents. The visitors’ ability to start fast makes an early scoring surge likely.

Expect Algeria to impose themselves from the opening minutes, with their attacking combinations likely producing multiple first-half goals. A repeat of the earlier 3-1 result would not surprise, but a cleaner performance could push the margin higher.

Marco Marin- October 8, 2025

Somalia vs Algeria Betting Tips

Over 1.5 Goals First Half

OK

1.68 Odds

Algeria 4-0

OK

6.00 Odds