Algeria vs DR Congo Preview: Team News & Prediction
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This is a fascinating contest in the round of 16 of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations between two of the stronger sides as Algeria face the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kick-off date/time:
How to watch on TV: UK – Matches will be televised across the Channel 4 network / USA – beIN Sports
How to watch online: UK – All 4 & Channel 4 Sport YouTube / USA – beIN Sports Connect & Fubo
Algeria preview: A return to strength
Under the management of former Switzerland boss Vladimir Petkovic, Algeria have re-emerged as a real force in African football as they eased themselves through the group stages of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with three successive victories.
Their most recent outing saw them ease to a comfortable 3-1 defeat of Equatorial Guinea the other day, courtesy of a Zineddine Belaid, Fares Chaibi and Ibrahim Maza, despite making a lot of changes to their side.
DR Congo preview: Impressive DR Congo
Coached by Sebastian Desabre, the Democratic Republic of Congo have been impressive in the last 12-18 months or so and they have the FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs to look forward to in March.
DR Congo have a very strong squad with a surprising amount of depth and they eased through Group C without losing a game, most recently hammering Botswana by three goals to nil at the Agdal Medina Stadium in Rabat the other day.
Algeria team news: Back to full strength
Algeria made a few changes for their final group stage game but they do have some key confirmed absentees, such as former Olympique Lyonnais attacking midfielder Houssem Aouar.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri; Bennacer, Maza; Mahrez, Boudaoui, Hadj Moussa; Amoura
Unavailable: Hadjam (Injured), Chergui (Injured), Aouar (Injured)
Questionable:
DR Congo team news: Couple of doubts
DR Cogo head into their round of 16 clash against Algeria with a couple of injury doubts as both Arthur Masuaku and Mario Stroeykens could both be unavailable once again.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mpasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Bushiri, Kayembe; Elia, Mukau, Pickel, Mbuku; Kakuta, Mayele
Unavailable:
Questionable: Masuaku (Injured), Stroeykens (Injured)
Algeria vs DR Congo prediction
Both Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo play more attacking styles of football in contrast to the rest of the continent, with a lot of talent on both sides in the final third. Algeria have booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the DR Congo could also be there, too. This should be quite a fun watch for the neutral and both teams scoring would appear a good bet for this one.
Algeria vs DR Congo tip: Both teams to scoreClick here to join our AFCON Fantasy mini-league!
This is a fascinating contest in the round of 16 of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations between two of the stronger sides as Algeria face the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kick-off date/time:
How to watch on TV: UK – Matches will be televised across the Channel 4 network / USA – beIN Sports
How to watch online: UK – All 4 & Channel 4 Sport YouTube / USA – beIN Sports Connect & Fubo
Algeria preview: A return to strength
Under the management of former Switzerland boss Vladimir Petkovic, Algeria have re-emerged as a real force in African football as they eased themselves through the group stages of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with three successive victories.
Their most recent outing saw them ease to a comfortable 3-1 defeat of Equatorial Guinea the other day, courtesy of a Zineddine Belaid, Fares Chaibi and Ibrahim Maza, despite making a lot of changes to their side.
DR Congo preview: Impressive DR Congo
Coached by Sebastian Desabre, the Democratic Republic of Congo have been impressive in the last 12-18 months or so and they have the FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs to look forward to in March.
DR Congo have a very strong squad with a surprising amount of depth and they eased through Group C without losing a game, most recently hammering Botswana by three goals to nil at the Agdal Medina Stadium in Rabat the other day.
Algeria team news: Back to full strength
Algeria made a few changes for their final group stage game but they do have some key confirmed absentees, such as former Olympique Lyonnais attacking midfielder Houssem Aouar.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri; Bennacer, Maza; Mahrez, Boudaoui, Hadj Moussa; Amoura
Unavailable: Hadjam (Injured), Chergui (Injured), Aouar (Injured)
Questionable:
DR Congo team news: Couple of doubts
DR Cogo head into their round of 16 clash against Algeria with a couple of injury doubts as both Arthur Masuaku and Mario Stroeykens could both be unavailable once again.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mpasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Bushiri, Kayembe; Elia, Mukau, Pickel, Mbuku; Kakuta, Mayele
Unavailable:
Questionable: Masuaku (Injured), Stroeykens (Injured)
Algeria vs DR Congo prediction
Both Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo play more attacking styles of football in contrast to the rest of the continent, with a lot of talent on both sides in the final third. Algeria have booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the DR Congo could also be there, too. This should be quite a fun watch for the neutral and both teams scoring would appear a good bet for this one.
Algeria vs DR Congo tip: Both teams to score
