Algeria vs Botswana National Football Team Lineups, Live Score

Follow Algeria vs Botswana (National Footbal Team) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa Qualifiers – Group stage with confirmed Starting lineups, Results in live score, match stats, and key moments. Stay updated in real time.

Algeria vs Botswana Results Live Score and Lineups

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Predicted Starting lineups

Algeria National Football Team – Predicted Lineup

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (1 Goalkeeper, 4 Defenders, 2 Defensive Midfielders, 3 Attacking Midfielders, 1 Forward)

Predicted XI

Goalkeeper:

• 23 – Z. Bouhalfaya

Defenders:

• 12 – R. Halaïmia

• 4 – A. Alilet

• 5 – M. Merbah

• 20 – I. Chetti

Midfielders (Double Pivot):

• 19 – A. Ghezala

• 13 – B. Boukerchaoui

Attacking Midfielders (3):

• 8 – Z. Draoui

• 11 – A. Meziane

• 7 – A. Belhocini

Forward:

• 18 – A. Mahious

Key Players – Algeria

• Houssem Aouar – Algeria’s most clinical finisher so far, with 2 goals, making him the team’s standout performer across competitions.

• Riyad Mahrez – The creative spark in attack, leading the squad with 2 assists, both of which directly created scoring opportunities.

• Mohamed Amoura, Chaibi Fares, and Islam Slimani – All three have added depth and variety to Algeria’s offensive play, ensuring the team remains dangerous from multiple attacking options.

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Botswana National Football Team (Zebras) – Predicted Lineup

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (1 Goalkeeper, 4 Defenders, 2 Defensive Midfielders, 3 Attacking Midfielders, 1 Forward)

Predicted XI

Goalkeeper:

• 23 – Goitseone Phoko

Defenders:

• 5 – Alford Velaphi

• 4 – Mosha Gaolaolwe

• 3 – Thatayaone Ditlhokwe

• 12 – Mothusi Johnson

Midfielders (Double Pivot):

• 6 – Gape Mohutsiwa

• 14 – Godiraone Modingwane

Attacking Midfielders (3):

• 17 – Thero Setsile

• 13 – Segolame Boy

• 7 – Kabelo Seakanyeng

Forward:

• 11 – Tumisang Orebonye

When These National Teams Last Met, What Happened?

Since November 2019, the teams have played three times. With three straight victories and no losses or draws, Algeria has dominated. Algeria won 1-3 in their most recent encounter, which took place on March 21, 2025, during the Africa Qualification Group Stage. In these three head-to-head matches, Algeria has scored nine goals while Botswana has only managed one. In recent meetings, Algeria has a better overall head-to-head record versus Botswana.

Head-to-Head Results Records:

• Mar 21, 2025 – Africa, Qualification Group Stage: Botswana 1–3 Algeria

• Mar 29, 2021 – Qualifying Round, Group H: Algeria 5–0 Botswana

• Nov 18, 2019 – Qualifying Round, Group H: Botswana 0–1 Algeria

The Teams’ Performance This Season

During their six games in the Africa Qualification Group stage, Algeria has scored sixteen goals at an average of 2.67 goals per game, conceded six goals at an average of 1.00 goals per game, and won five of them, drawn none, and lost one.

This season, Botswana has won three of their six games in the Africa Qualification Group stage, drawn none, and lost three. They have scored nine goals at an average of 1.50 goals per game and given up eight goals at an average of 1.33 goals per game.

The memory of Algeria’s 1-3 victory in their Africa Qualification Group stage match five months ago still clings to the team when they play Botswana again. Algeria is keen to get back on track in this game after suffering a defeat to Sudan on August 23, although they have lost their last four games.

Botswana enters this match having drawn two straight against Commores and Zambia, extending their winning streak to three games.