Algeria v Austria: 2026 World Cup Prediction

After two matches at the 2026 World Cup, both Algeria and Austria have three points. Both teams lost to Argentina and beat World Cup debutants Jordan. This means that a win for either side would guarantee their place in the next round. If the match ends in a draw, there’s a good chance both nations will also secure a spot in the last 32. We’ll tell you more about this match and treat you to our Algeria v Austria prediction.

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Algeria v Austria preview

What will happen in a match where both teams still have every chance of reaching the next round of the World Cup? It looks set to be an exciting fixture. This applies to the Algeria v Austria match. Below, we’ll give you a brief overview of both nations.

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Algeria

The whole of Algeria held its breath last week as Jordan held a 1-0 lead for much of the match. It would have meant the North Africans would have been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup. And that’s something nobody had anticipated, particularly as the Algerians had made a big impression in their pre-tournament friendlies, including a win over the Netherlands. With Riyad Mahrez providing the assist for the 1-1 equaliser, another big star showed that he’s still got it. Can he do the same against Austria? Or will Anis Hadj Moussa get another chance?

Austria

Austria actually didn’t do too badly against Argentina. For a long time, they were within striking distance, whilst even managing to land a few pinpricks here and there. Yet it was Lionel Messi’s class that made the difference. Nevertheless, it became clear that Ralf Rangnick’s side can, in principle, hold their own against a nation like Argentina. And that is precisely what should give them the confidence they need in the run-up to the match against Algeria. Will Marcel Sabitzer start? Or will it be David Alaba leading his country?

Head-to-Head

It’s been a while, but in 1982 Algeria and Austria played their only international match against each other to date. At the 1982 World Cup, Austria won 2–0.

Predicted line-ups

Algeria (4-3-2-1):

Zidane, Ait-Nouri, Bensebaini, Mandi, Belghali, Aouar, Maza, Bentaleb, Hadj-Moussa, Mahrez, Gouiri

Austria (4-3-2-1):

E. Martinez, Medina, Martinez, Otamendi, Molina, Almada, McAllister, Fernández, De Paul, Lautaro, Messi

Algeria v Austria betting tips

Betting tip 1: Marcel Sabitzer to have more than 0.5 shots on target

We believe that Marcel Sabitzer, just as in the match against Argentina, will make his mark in attack. The former Manchester United player, now at Borussia Dortmund, remains a dangerous player and poses a threat to any defence. We believe he will repeat his performance from the previous match and shoot on target again. Betting on Marcel Sabitzer to have more than 0.5 shots on target at Oranje Palace gives you odds of 1.93.

Betting tip 2: Over 2.5 goals

We often see plenty of goals scored in matches where a draw is a favourable result for both teams. A good example is the match between Switzerland and Canada. We still expect an open game and think there will once again be three or more goals in an Algeria match. This is because it happened in the two previous matches at the 2026 World Cup. Over 2.5 goals gives you odds of 2.85 at Oranje Palace.

Prediction: Algeria v Austria

** Final score: Algeria 1–1 Austria **
We expect a closely contested match, in which both teams will ultimately settle for a draw. This means there is a very high chance that both Algeria and Austria will progress.