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Botswana vs Algeria Prediction & Betting tips
While qualifying for the upcoming continental championships in Europe is just about to end, these days in Africa the kick-off in qualifying for the upcoming Africa Cup was in 2021. In twelve groups of four, the 24 starters are determined. The gap between the teams is sometimes huge and accordingly there are a number of duels between David and Goliath on the program. Definitely, this label earns the match between Botswana and Algeria on Monday night!
The hosts from Botswana are a completely blank slate. Many football fans will probably need Google Maps to find out where in Africa Botswana is located. Algeria, on the other hand, is a team that is peppered with countless European legionnaires, some of whom play in the best leagues in the world. The question of the favorite is certainly not in this game. Although Algeria has to travel far to the south of Africa, the North Africans are considered a big favorite. The game starts on Monday evening at 19 pm.
Botswana:
Definitely no knowledge gap it represents when a football fan has no relation to football in Botswana. Botswana, a country with nearly 2.2 million inhabitants, is one of the few countries in which there is no compulsory education. The footballing development is behind in comparison to many other African countries. The biggest success is the participation in the Africa Cup in 2012, but Botswana played only a minor role and had to travel home after three defeats.
The 1-1 defeat in the group stage against Guinea was the first game in the Africa Cup with five goals difference for a proud 42 years. The Africans have never been represented in a FIFA World Cup – and it is already clear that Botswana zebras will not be represented in Qatar in 2022 either. The current FIFA World Cup No. 146 had to face Malawi in the first round of knockout rounds and dropped out with a combined score of 0: 1. After a scoreless home game, there was a 0-1 defeat in Malawi.
No goals are not uncommon in Botswana. A look at the latest results shows the great weakness of the team of head coach Adel Amrouche. The offensive lacks any impact, in the last eight internationals remained Botswana seven times without own scoring. Even the compact defensive is of no use (only two goals conceded in the last five games), because in football once gates are needed to win a game.
Internationally known players from Botswana are de facto not there. In fact, only three legionaries are in the squad of the home side. These three players are in Azerbaijan, South Africa and Malta under contract – this reflects the existing quality in the team again. Already a goal would be a surprise and should actually hit both teams, are offered in the duel between Botswana and Algeria lucrative odds.
Algeria:
In the summer, the team of head coach Djamel Belmadi crowned the African Cup winner. For the second time, the desert fox got the most significant title win on the black continent. In the final Algeria sat down against the favored team from Senegal. An absolutely deserved title win, because on the way to the title the Algerians celebrated six wins and could keep their nerves in the quarterfinals against the Ivory Coast on penalties.
Above all, the defensive was impressive, because in the seven games on the way to the title of the Belmadi team had just conceded two goals. Algeria was one of the co-favorites, but such a sovereign idea over the entire tournament was not expected.
The big star in the desert fox is of course Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez. The winger is the only big star in the squad, otherwise there are also some players in Algeria, which are probably only experts in Central Europe a term. Well-known European legionnaires include full-backs Youcef Atal (OGC Nice), Ismael Bennacer (AC Milan) and Gladbach defender Reimy Bensabaini.
At the start of the Africa Cup qualifying, the current title holder had no mercy on the team from Zambia. Shortly before halftime, Remy Bensabaini broke the ball in the head and in the second section of the game the game went on a slate plane. Finally, a clear 5: 0 victory was booked. Algeria is the big favorite in Group H and especially against the blatant underdog from Botswana a point loss is not expected. Accordingly, the odds are clear in the duel between Botswana and Algeria.