Algeria vs Colombia
International Friendly
Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2019
Kick-off at 21:00 UK/ 22:00 CET
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Match & News Team
ALGERIA
2019 African Cup champions Algeria drew 1-1 against Congo DR last Thursday with Islam Slimani scored the early opener, only for Congo DR to hit back through Cedric Bakambu in the 26th minute.
It was the second goal Slimani in consecutive games for Algeria as he moved second in the all-time scorers list them with the only goal of the game when they beat Benin in September.
Riyad Mahrez coming off the bench on Thursday and will come into contention to start against Colombia, thus bolstering the Algerian attacking threat.
COLOMBIA
Colombia travel to France to face Algeria has had a hard-fought draw against South American rivals Chile in Spain on Saturday. the match finished goalless but not without incident as a member of the coaching staff Colombian shown the red card and both teams lost players due to injury.
Duvan Zapata striker picked up a knock against Chile and has been forced to withdraw from the squad and return to Italy so there might be a chance for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos to impress. James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao are better left out of the squad for the friendly double header by manager Carlos Queiroz.
Colombia has drawn all three matches they have played since coming out of the Copa America quarter-final penalty shootout against Chile. They did not lose a match in regular time since a friendly defeat against South Korea in March and have kept a clean sheet in eight of their nine games played since then.
Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host intercontinental friendly between Algeria and Colombia on Tuesday night. Both garments will enter it in the back of a low-scoring draw against DR Congo and Chile respectively.
The Desert Foxes continues to be difficult to break down because they were sent just two goals in their last four games in all competitions, no one noticed Over 2.5 goals bet come FT. Algeria are unbeaten in their last 16 games in all competitions. They lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy this summer, beating a star-studded Nigeria and Senegal in the process. The team led by Djamel Belmadi action on Thursday when they drew 1-1 with DR Congo. Monaco Islam Slimani is goals on the occasion, while the main star Riyad Mahrez team coming off the bench to play the final 25 minutes of the affair.
Colombia has struggled to convert in the final third since the removal of the Copa America against Chile (0-0, lost on penalties) in the quarterfinals three of their last four games played ended goalless draws, including the tie Friday against South American rival Chile.
The head coach Carlos Quieroz sad to see the main striker Duvan Zapata left the field in the early stages of the clash due to injury. Colombian team is also without the likes of Radamel Falcao and Carlos Bacca who was not called to the couple in October friendship. He left the Rangers' Alfredo Morelos as the strength of the main front.
Algeria vs Colombia Predictions
Keeping aside the fact that the two teams play in different tournaments, Algeria has shown better composure in their schedule than Colombia. Trailing by three draws recently, Coffee Farmers have to break a streak that retain their shape. El Khadra have to make sure that they do not lose any game in the last ten meetings.
Guests have lost one game in the last ten appearances in the schedule. They are four games without a win in the recent fixtures have also been let down side of the trip. Also, the last two games they were tied in a goalless draw against Chile and Venezuela.
The winners of the African Cup has not been lost in the round of 16 fixtures in their schedule. Also, they also have to suffer the double draw in their last match at a major tournament. Along with that, the hosts are unbeaten at home in the past eleven fixtures. Side hosting even have secured six clean sheets in the last ten home ties.
Meanwhile, the visiting contingent have lost two of the last 15 away ties together with 3 draws. Also, they are unbeaten in the last three on the road trip. In addition, they have managed to record eight clean sheets in 15 games away from home.
Both teams have previously had a draw game in the end. The host has a home tie before they were pulled by D.R.Congo. Meanwhile, opponents have their last visit to Brazil ended 2-2 in the end. As far as faith and morals are concerned, the host has the upper hand because they hold the home ground advantage.
Algeria did very well to win the African Nations Cup earlier this year. The Desert Foxes have been impressive at the back end. Also, they tend to rely on their rock-solid defense against Colombia. In addition, Los Cafeteros without Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez which will further entice them back on their mission.
Thus, the match will be a tough fight with the hosts as favorites to win the fight.
Over 1.5 goals @ 1.40 (2/5).
double opportunity: Algeria or Draw @ 1.50 (1/2).
Both teams have previously had a draw game in the end. The host has a home tie before they were pulled by D.R.Congo. Meanwhile, opponents have their last visit to Brazil ended 2-2 in the end. As far as faith and morals are concerned, the host has the upper hand because they hold the home ground advantage.
Algeria did very well to win the African Nations Cup earlier this year. The Desert Foxes have been impressive at the back end. Also, they tend to rely on their rock-solid defense against Colombia. In addition, Los Cafeteros without Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez which will further entice them back on their mission.
Thus, the match will be a tough fight with the hosts as favorites to win the fight.
Algeria vs Colombia Betting tips
Over 1.5 goals @ 1.40 (2/5).
double opportunity: Algeria or Draw @ 1.50 (1/2).
