Algeria vs Nigeria predictions, Jan 10, 2026

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In an exciting match-up in the Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria will face off against Nigeria on January 10, 2026. Both teams have been in impressive form recently, with Algeria and Nigeria each winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Algeria will have the advantage of playing at home, which could give them a slight edge in this contest.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, Algeria is the slight favorite with a 3.03 probability of winning at home, compared to Nigeria’s 2.55 odds as the away team. Our model prediction gives a 31.6% chance of a home win, a 31.5% chance of a draw, and a 37.1% chance of an away win.

Tactically, both teams have shown strength in their recent performances, with solid defense and potent attacking capabilities. It is expected to be a closely contested match with both sides looking to secure the win.

In conclusion, this match-up between Algeria and Nigeria promises to be an exciting encounter with both teams in good form. The outcome of the game will likely come down to small margins, making it a challenging one to predict.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-06T18:52:02+00:00.

Algeria
31.4%
Draw
31.3%
Nigeria
37.3%

Outrights of Africa Cup of Nations Nigeria: 14.02% Algeria: 7.99%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 3.03 3.04 2.55

Latest Results

06.01.26 Algeria – D.R. Congo – 1:0 ET
31.12.25 Equatorial Guinea – Algeria – 1:3
28.12.25 Algeria – Burkina Faso – 1:0
24.12.25 Algeria – Sudan – 3:0
12.12.25 Algeria – United Arab Emirates – 1:2 penalties
05.01.26 Nigeria – Mozambique – 4:0
30.12.25 Uganda – Nigeria – 1:3
27.12.25 Nigeria – Tunisia – 3:2
23.12.25 Nigeria – Tanzania – 2:1
16.12.25 Egypt – Nigeria – 2:1

Facts

  • Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Algeria won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 7:6. (average 1.4:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.09.22 Algeria – Nigeria – 2:1
    09.10.20 Nigeria – Algeria – 0:1
    14.07.19 Algeria – Nigeria – 2:1
    10.11.17 Algeria – Nigeria – 1:1
    12.11.16 Nigeria – Algeria – 3:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Final tournament

    1/8-finals

    1 Mali (A2) Tunisia (C2) 2 : 1
    2 Senegal (D1) Sudan (E3) 3 : 1
    3 Egypt (B1) Benin (D3) 3 : 1
    4 Ivory Coast (F1) Burkina Faso (E2) 3 : 0
    5 South Africa (B2) Cameroon (F2) 1 : 2
    6 Morocco (A1) Tanzania (C3) 1 : 0
    7 Algeria (E1) D.R. Congo (D2) 1 : 0
    8 Nigeria (C1) Mozambique (F3) 4 : 0

    Quarter-finals

    1 Mali (A2) Senegal (D1)
    2 Egypt (B1) Ivory Coast (F1)
    3 Cameroon (F2) Morocco (A1)
    4 Algeria (E1) Nigeria (C1)

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    3rd place

    Africa Cup of Nations Outrights

    1. Morocco: 2.72 (30.85%)

    2. Senegal: 4.98 (16.83%)

    3. Nigeria: 5.98 (14.02%)

    4. Egypt: 8.13 (10.31%)

    5. Algeria: 10.5 (7.99%)

    6. Ivory Coast: 13 (6.45%)

    7. Cameroon: 20.83 (4.03%)

    8. Mali: 21.83 (3.84%)

    9. D.R. Congo: 40.67 (2.06%)

    10. Congo: 41 (2.05%)

    11. Burkina Faso: 53 (1.58%)

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