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Algeria – Austria Prediction and Betting Tips

Algeria national football team logo
Algeria
W L W W D
vs
21:00
27 Jun · Sat
Austria national football team logo
Austria
L W D W W
Kick-off: 21:00 local (27 Jun) · 02:00 UTC Venue: Arrowhead Stadium Referee: I. Tantashev
Top forecast + 4 supporting tips
5 picks
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Total:Under: 2.5 Under 2.5 goals 60% confidence
1.44odds

A draw suits Austria and Algeria cannot afford to be open at the back, pointing to a tense, low-scoring decider.

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Win 1 54%
Algeria to win
3.93 odds
Total Team 2 Under: 1.5 64%
Austria under 1.5 goals
1.36 odds
Total Team 1 Over: 0.5 66%
Algeria to score
1.55 odds
Total:Under: 2.0 58%
Under 2.0 goals
1.80 odds
Algeria and Austria meet at Arrowhead Stadium in a Group J finale that will settle second place behind the qualified Argentina, with both group fixtures kicking off at the same time.

Algeria must win

Algeria revived their campaign with a battling 2-1 comeback victory over Jordan, recovering from a 0-3 opening defeat to Argentina, and now sit level with Austria on three points. The catch lies in goal difference: Austria's is the better, so only a win will do for Vladimir Petković's side — a draw sends their opponents through. Backed by a vocal Kansas City crowd and carrying the momentum of that comeback, Algeria will go in search of the goals they need, but must balance ambition against the risk of leaving space at the back.

Austria hold the advantage

Austria beat Jordan 3-1 before losing 0-2 to Argentina, and their superior goal difference means a draw would be enough to carry them into the Round of 32. Ralf Rangnick's well-drilled, disciplined side know exactly what they need and may be content to control the tempo, soak up pressure and protect what they have. That makes them awkward, patient opponents for an Algeria team that has to force the issue — and dangerous on the counter should Algeria over-commit.

Our forecast: a tense, low-scoring decider

With Austria able to play for a draw and Algeria wary of overcommitting, our forecast leans low: under 2.5 goals reads as the value angle in a cagey, knockout-style contest where the first goal could prove decisive. Around it, an Algeria win reflects their urgency and home advantage, Austria are tipped to stay under 1.5 in a controlled display, and Algeria are backed to score as they chase the result they need.

Match Probability Engine

Pre-match analysis
AlgeriaDrawAustria
Algeria
Home win
23%
Draw
No bet
41%
Austria
Away win
36%
Algeria — recent matches
23 Jun 2026 Jordan 2 — 1 W
17 Jun 2026 Argentina 0 — 3 L
11 Jun 2026 Bolivia 4 — 0 W
03 Jun 2026 Netherlands 1 — 0 W
31 Mar 2026 Uruguay 0 — 0 D
Austria — recent matches
22 Jun 2026 Argentina 0 — 2 L
17 Jun 2026 Jordan 3 — 1 W
11 Jun 2026 Guatemala 0 — 0 D
01 Jun 2026 Tunisia 1 — 0 W
31 Mar 2026 South Korea 1 — 0 W

Squad Availability

✚ Injured · ■ Suspended

Algeria

✚M. Amoura

Austria

No reported absences

Key Players

Algeria
Riyad Mahrez RW Al-Ahli · 90+ caps · 30 G · Captain
Ismaël Bennacer CM AC Milan · 45+ caps
Saïd Benrahma LW Lyon · 40+ caps
Houssem Aouar AM Roma · 15+ caps
Austria
Marcel Sabitzer CM Dortmund · 80+ caps · 14 G · Captain
David Alaba CB Real Madrid · 100+ caps
Konrad Laimer CDM Bayern · 35+ caps
Marko Arnautović ST Inter · 110+ caps · 36 G

Injuries

Algeria
None reported
Austria
David Alaba Knee recovery Doubtful

Venue · Context

Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Capacity: 76,000
Kansas City's Arrowhead is open-air, loud and often hot in June — heat and atmosphere both weigh on visiting sides.
Weather: Mid-June: hot, humid, ~30–33°C.

Suspensions

Algeria
None reported
Austria
None reported

Expected Lineups

Pending
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Predicted lineups will be confirmed closer to kickoff.

Check back 1–2 days before the match.

Group Standings

# Team MP W D L GD Pts
1 Argentina 2 2 0 0 +5 6
2 Austria ★ 2 1 0 1 0 3
3 Algeria ★ 2 1 0 1 -2 3
4 Jordan 2 0 0 2 -3 0

Odds

Algeria vs Austria
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Unibet 4.10 2.18 2.88 Bet now
Betfair 3.90 2.10 3.20 Bet now
BetVictor 3.70 2.25 2.70 Bet now
Pinnacle 4.05 2.15 2.82 Bet now

Other Group J matches

MD1
Argentina3–0AlgeriaLANDEDAustria3–1JordanLANDED
MD2
Argentina2–0AustriaMISSEDJordan1–2AlgeriaMISSED
MD3
JordanvArgentinaJun 28 · 02:00 UTC

Team’s other matches

Algeria
Argentina3–0AlgeriaLANDEDJordan1–2AlgeriaMISSED
Austria
Austria3–1JordanLANDEDArgentina2–0AustriaMISSED

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