Algeria vs Niger prediction 23.03.2023

• Competition: Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
• Date: 23.03.2023
• Kickoff: 21:00 UTC / 22:00 CET
• Venue: Nelson Mandela Stadium (Baraki)

After a break of more than 9 months, the qualifications for the Africa Cup of Nations continue. After the draw, the general assessment was that Algeria will go through their group more than easily. That turns out to be true because, Algeria has won a maximum of 6 points, without conceding a goal. At the premiere, they routinely beat Uganda 2:0, with total dominance and even 80% possession of the ball. After that, they beat the Tanzanian national team on the road with the same result and thus came to the situation where they already have one foot in the AFCON, which was realistic and expected.

So far, Niger has collected 2 points in the matches against Tanzania and Uganda, so they will fight with these two teams for the second position until the end of the qualification. This country has participated only twice in the AFCON so far, but quite unsuccessfully because they won only one point in total. It is interesting that two months ago, these two national teams played a semi-final match of the African Nations Championship, and then Algeria, without the help of players who play in European clubs, won with a convincing 5:0.

Algeria vs Niger pick: Asian Handicap 1 (-1.5)

Algeria is a better team than Niger and winning should not be under question. They failed ingloriously at the previous AFCON and want to redeem themselves and attack for their third African championship title. Such matches are ideal for gaining self-confidence and I believe that the Algerian football players will put on a great show for their fans. Niger will still have to look for new points in matches against Tanzania and Uganda.