Algeria vs Botswana: Match Prediction and Betting Insights for September 5, 2025

In the 7th round of the African World Cup qualifiers, Algeria will take on Botswana. The match is set for Thursday, September 4, with kick-off at 21:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at both teams ahead of this match.

Algeria

Algeria missed out on the last World Cup after losing to Cameroon in the final qualifying round. Currently, they lead their World Cup qualifying group with 15 points from six matches, suffering just one defeat against Guinea.

In other tournaments, Algeria has shown strong performance. They reached the quarterfinals of the recent African Nations Championship but lost unexpectedly to Sudan. It’s important to note that this tournament was limited to players from African domestic leagues.

Playing at home, Algeria has been impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last five home matches. In their last encounter with Botswana in 2021, Algeria won comfortably, 5-0.

Botswana

Botswana, a less prominent team in Africa, has had limited success internationally. In the World Cup qualifiers, they sit third in their group, just three points behind a playoff spot.

Recently, Botswana participated in the COSAFA Cup, where they drew with Zambia and Comoros. They also played a friendly against Malawi, ending in another draw. This means Botswana is unbeaten in their last four matches, with their last loss occurring against Algeria in this qualifying round.

Historically, Algeria and Botswana have faced each other three times, with Algeria winning each match, scoring nine goals and conceding only once.

Probable lineups

• Algeria: Gendou, Ait Nouri, Bensebaini, Mandi, Atal, Zorgane, Benzia, Boudaoui, Amoura, Gouiri, Mahrez.
• Botswana: Foko, Velafi, Kopelang, Gaolaolwe, Johnson, Modingwane, Mohutsiwa, Sesinyi, Siakanyeng, Baruti, Orebonyane.

Key facts and head-to-head record

• Algeria is unbeaten in 19 of their last 20 matches.
• Each of Algeria’s last 4 matches had under 2.5 goals.
• Both teams have scored in 3 of Algeria’s last 4 games.
• Botswana is unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches.
• 7 of Botswana’s last 9 matches saw under 2.5 goals.
• Algeria has won the last 3 meetings with Botswana.

Algeria vs Botswana match prediction

Algeria is in a strong position in their group and will be looking for a home win to solidify their top spot. They are the stronger team and have already beaten Botswana in this qualifying round. Based on previous encounters, Algeria is favored to win. Predicted outcome: Algeria to win with a -1.5 handicap at odds of 1.6.