Algeria vs Niger: Fennec Foxes aim to extend formidable friendly record. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Over 2.5 Goals suits this match as Algeria average three goals per game in 2026 friendlies and face a Niger defence with only one clean sheet in eight matches. Mohamed Belloumi's recent five goal involvements add attacking threat, while Niger’s poor away form and modest scoring increase the likelihood of a high-scoring game.
A 3-0 score fits Algeria’s exact 2026 friendly average of three goals scored and zero conceded, while Niger’s poor away scoring and defensive record suggest a home clean sheet. The risk lies in Algeria conceding early, but their unbeaten run and scoring consistency support this exact scoreline.
Compare form, H2H, goals trends and key data for Algeria v Niger.
Algeria will look to maintain their impressive recent friendly record when they welcome Niger to Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium on Tuesday evening, with both nations seeking an immediate response after frustrating results in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Algeria vs Niger — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Algeria's recent wins contrast with Niger's lack of victories in last four matches.
Niger carry the stronger scoring threat, but Algeria must contribute for BTTS to land.
Algeria carry the stronger defensive profile, while Niger remain vulnerable in the likely scoreline.
Niger hold the stronger overall profile, leaving Algeria needing a sharper performance.
Three Punchy Stats
- Algeria are unbeaten in their last six international friendlies, recording five victories and one draw.
- Niger have failed to win any of their last 12 away friendlies across the past five years.
- Algeria’s supplied 2026 friendly record stands at three wins and one draw from four matches, with an average of three goals scored per game and none conceded.
Wins in Last 4 Matches
Recent attacking records for Algeria and Niger are shown below.
Draws in Last 4 Matches
Recent defensive records for Algeria and Niger are shown below.
Brahim Hemdani’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by Burundi last time out, while Niger suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Gabon. The wider picture, however, points strongly towards Algeria: they are unbeaten in their last six friendlies and have not lost on home soil for more than two years.
Algeria seeking a sharper start
The Fennec Foxes produced a difficult opening against Burundi, falling two goals behind inside 12 minutes before Mohamed Belloumi and Adil Boulbina rescued a point.
That recovery demonstrated resilience, but Hemdani will want greater control from the outset against a Niger side whose recent attacking numbers have been modest.
Algeria’s competitive form has been mixed in 2026, with three victories, two draws and three defeats, but their friendly record offers considerably more encouragement. They have won five of their last six warm-up matches, with the only exception a goalless draw against Uruguay in March.
Their supplied friendly figures underline the difference between the sides. Algeria have taken 2.5 points per game across four matches, winning three and drawing one, while scoring three goals per game without conceding.
The hosts also have several players capable of providing the decisive moment. Belloumi arrives after scoring against Burundi and has been directly involved in five goals across his last six appearances for club and country.
Himad Abdelli’s availability is less certain after he was forced off before half time against Burundi. Adem Zorgane is in line to replace him, while Boulbina, Ibrahim Maza and Belloumi could operate behind an advanced attacking option.
Niger face demanding assignment
Niger’s challenge is significant, particularly given their struggles away from home in friendlies. The Menas have gone 12 away warm-up matches without a victory over the past five years and have won only one of their last eight games overall.
Their latest defeat came in Gabon, where a 2-0 loss followed a 2-1 victory against Lesotho. That sequence leaves Nabil Neghiz preparing for an intriguing return against his home nation, having briefly managed Algeria in 2016 before later serving as an assistant to Vladimir Petkovic.
Niger’s problems have been evident at both ends. They have kept only one clean sheet across their last eight matches and failed to score in four of them. Their four supplied friendly matches in 2026 have produced no victories, two draws and two defeats, with only one goal scored.
Oumar Sako has nevertheless provided an important source of attacking output, scoring three of Niger’s last four goals. Daniel Sosah is also listed as the team’s leading scorer across the season with three, giving the visitors potential routes to threaten if Algeria leave space.
The contrast in recent friendly performance makes Algeria clear favourites on the evidence provided. Their home record, attacking production and ability to recover from setbacks give Hemdani’s team several advantages, although the Burundi draw serves as a warning against another sluggish opening.
Niger’s priority should be to remain compact and prevent Algeria establishing early momentum. If the hosts reproduce the control and defensive security that have characterised their recent friendlies, the visitors may find opportunities difficult to manufacture.
Algeria therefore look well placed to return to winning ways and extend an unbeaten friendly sequence that has already reached six matches.
📊 Market Explainer
Total Goals Market
Selection: Over 2.5 Goals. This market is settled by the combined number of goals in normal time. The selected line determines how many goals are needed for the bet to win.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Algeria vs Niger 3-0. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Over 2.5 Goals @ 6/10
Over 2.5 Goals fits this fixture because Algeria consistently produce high-scoring outcomes when presented with vulnerable opposition. The home side’s attacking threat meets a Niger defence that struggles to prevent chances, keeping only one clean sheet in their last eight matches overall. Furthermore, Algeria’s Mohamed Belloumi offers immediate danger in the final third, having been directly involved in five goals across six appearances, including a strike against Burundi. That individual form complements a team that recently scored twice to rescue a 2-2 draw in their previous outing.
The contrasting trajectories of the two nations are evident in their broader form. While Algeria have taken five victories from their last six warm-up matches, Niger have secured just one win from their last eight games overall. Hemdani expects greater control from the outset against a Niger side whose attacking numbers have been modest, allowing the hosts to build momentum early. That disparity in recent results provides the necessary context for an open, high-scoring encounter where the home side’s attacking output dictates the settlement.
The principal risk to a high-scoring match stems from Niger’s attacking limitations. The visitors have failed to score in four of their last eight fixtures and registered just one goal across four 2026 friendlies. Niger’s challenge is significant given their struggles away from home, where they have gone 12 matches without a victory over five years. If Niger fail to contribute, Algeria must generate three goals independently. However, Hemdani’s side have proven their capacity for high-scoring fixtures, and with Algeria unbeaten at home in over two years, their forward line provides a credible foundation for the Over 2.5 Goals market.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Algeria average three goals per game across their four 2026 friendly fixtures.
- Niger have kept only one clean sheet in their last eight matches overall.
- Mohamed Belloumi has five goal involvements in his last six appearances.
Risk Factor: If Niger fail to score, Algeria must score all three goals to clear the 2.5-goal line.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Unbeaten on home soil for more than two years and recording five victories in their last six friendlies.
Failed to win any of their last 12 away warm-up matches over the past five years.
⚔️ Pick 2: Algeria vs Niger 3-0 @ 6/1
A 3-0 home victory aligns securely with the contrast in recent friendly performances. Algeria’s supplied 2026 friendly record shows an exact average of three goals scored and zero conceded per game across four matches. Backing exactly three home goals is supported by this established scoring rate, while a Niger defence that conceded twice against Gabon in their last outing offers further encouragement for multiple home strikes.
Separately, the case for Niger failing to score rests on their extended struggles in the final third. The Menas have drawn a blank in four of their last eight matches and managed a solitary goal across their four 2026 friendlies. While Oumar Sako provides three of their last four goals, the visitors’ broader away form—12 away friendlies without a victory in five years—reduces the likelihood of an away goal. Algeria’s defensive record in 2026 friendlies, yielding zero goals across four matches, further limits the visitors’ scoring prospects.
The 3-0 selection demands that Algeria rediscover their defensive discipline after conceding twice in the opening 12 minutes against Burundi. That sluggish start serves as the clearest risk, as a single Niger goal immediately defeats the exact-score market. Nevertheless, Hemdani will demand a sharper opening, and Niger’s broader failure to score consistently provides the necessary foundation for a home clean sheet. With Algeria unbeaten in six friendlies and scoring heavily on home soil, a comfortable three-goal margin represents a coherent summary of the supplied evidence.
Risk Factor: The 3-0 scoreline fails if Algeria concede or Niger score.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Over 2.5 Goals market work?
The match must have at least three total goals in 90 minutes plus stoppage time to win.
What settles the Correct Score market?
The final result must exactly match the selected scoreline after normal and stoppage time.
Why is Algeria's friendly record relevant to the predictions?
Algeria are unbeaten in six warm-ups and average three goals per game in 2026 friendlies.
Does Niger's recent form line affect the betting logic?
Niger have gone 12 away friendlies without a win in five years, supporting a clean sheet.
What are the risks to a 3-0 correct score?
If Algeria concede or Niger score, the 3-0 prediction immediately fails.
Who poses the primary attacking threat for Niger?
Oumar Sako has scored three of Niger's last four goals and is their main outlet.
