South Africa vs Algeria Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Surface-level numbers suggest a competitive matchup, but the Strength of Schedule correction tells a different story. The favorite has earned their metrics against stiffer competition, exposing a meaningful performance gap between these two sides.

The level of competition each team has encountered is broadly aligned (SoS: 73.5 vs 64.9), which adds credibility to any direct statistical comparisons drawn between these two sides.

South Africa (1.3 goals per match) and Algeria (1.2 goals per match) present comparable offensive threats, making this an evenly contested attacking matchup.

South Africa has the defensive edge, conceding 0.8 per match compared to Algeria's 1.1.

South Africa has proven their mettle against elite opponents, winning 2 of 3 matches against top-tier teams. This is a crucial indicator of their ability to perform under pressure.

Algeria has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 2 of 5 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

South Africa has an exceptional home record with a 100% win rate at their home ground. When playing at home, they become significantly more dangerous.

South Africa is a strong road performer with a 67% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.

Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 2.2 total goals. Going Under 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking unlikely given current form.

📈 Form Momentum: South Africa has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 2.5 points per game over their last 6 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

📈 Form Momentum: Algeria has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.7 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

💡 Why This Matters: The 22.0-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for South Africa. In practical terms, South Africa would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

The numbers point firmly toward South Africa in this contest. Their superior power rating of 78.1, compared to 56.1 for the opposition, reflects a meaningful edge across the metrics that matter most when projecting an outcome.

These teams have faced each other 2 times in their recent matches, adding extra spice to this rivalry. In their recent Internationals Women match (2026-04-17), South Africa prevailed 2-0 against Algeria. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. South Africa secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. Algeria will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. South Africa will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost. In their recent Internationals Women match (2026-04-14), South Africa prevailed 1-0 against Algeria. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. South Africa secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. The narrow 1-0 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Algeria will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. South Africa will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.