Argentina vs Algeria Prediction 17 June 2026

Argentina have been in outstanding form, winning all five of their recent matches. Lionel Scaloni's side recorded victories over Angola (2-0), Mauritania (2-1), Zambia (5-0), Honduras (2-0), and Iceland (3-0), scoring 14 goals while conceding just once. Led by Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, and Alexis Mac Allister, La Albiceleste look ready to continue their impressive run.

Algeria, meanwhile, have also produced several eye-catching results after their defeat to Nigeria earlier this year. The Desert Foxes thrashed Guatemala (7-0), drew 0-0 with Uruguay, stunned the Netherlands with a 1-0 victory, and comfortably beat Bolivia (4-0). Riyad Mahrez, Ismaël Bennacer, and Amine Gouiri remain the key figures for an Algerian side capable of causing problems for any opponent.

While Algeria's defensive organization could make life difficult for Argentina, the South Americans possess superior quality across the pitch and significantly greater attacking firepower. Argentina should control the match and eventually break down their opponents in what is expected to be a relatively low-scoring encounter.

Prediction: Argentina to win 1.50