Senegal vs Algeria Prediction: An entertaining top contest from both nations

On Tuesday, Senegal and Algeria will compete against one another in a friendly match at the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor. Senegal and Algeria are the most recent winners of the African Championship. Both Aliou Cisse's squad and the Fennec Foxes, who went undefeated during the qualification phase for the Africa Cup of Nations, finished on top of their respective groups.

Senegal, the reigning champions of Africa, nearly joined Nigeria, Mali, and Algeria as the teams with the most wins in AFCON qualification. The Lions of Teranga, however, are now behind the other three teams after a late equalizer by Rwanda kept them at four victories. The men who play for Cisse went winless in all six of their matches, gaining four victories and playing out two draws; this is a feat that they share with the team that they will compete against on Tuesday. The Senegalese squad that played Rwanda and earned a 1-1 draw lacked Edouard Mendy in goal, Kalidou Koulibaly on defense, and Sadio Mane up top; however, all three players could play a role in Senegal's match against the side that won the African championship in 2019. Four years ago, Algeria prevailed over Senegal in the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), but Cisse's success since then has helped soften the blow of that loss in Cairo. Since their 3-0 loss to England at the 2022 World Cup, the Lions of Teranga have not suffered a defeat, and the senior side has not been defeated in any of their five matches played since then.

As for Algeria, Djamel Belmadi's squad came very close to going through the course of AFCON qualification without registering a single loss; however, a goalless draw with Tanzania on Thursday meant that they finished with 16 points out of a possible 18. In spite of this, no team was able to outperform the North African side during the qualification round, which has provided them with a boost of confidence ahead of the finals in the following year after their catastrophic defense in Cameroon. Both Riyad Mahrez and Said Benrahma entered the game as second-half substitutes, but it is possible that they will start against the team that is now holding the African championship. The fact that Algeria only allowed two goals to be scored against them during qualification demonstrates how strong their defense is; nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether or not their backline can hold up against Mane and the rest of his colleagues. Following a pair of draws in their most recent games across all competitions, the Fennec Foxes are looking to win for the first time in their last three matches when they take on Senegal.

Senegal possible starting lineup:

Mendy; Sabaly, Diallo, Koulibaly, Jakobs; Diatta, Kouyate, Sarr; Mane, Dia, Sarr

Algeria possible starting lineup:

Mandrea; Atal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri; Abdelli, Zorgane, Kadri; Mahrez, Bounedjah, Benrahma

Senegal are a star-studded side with many creative players, but in the past they have struggled against Algeria because of their pace and sharpness. Senegal has a lot to prove against Algeria. The North Africans have a number of wingers who are skilled and unstoppable on both sides of the field. On the other hand, individuals such as Sadio Mane, Boulaye Dia, and Youssouf Sabaly have the necessary experience to deal with the guests. Riyad Mahrez and Mohamed Amonra are expected to continue to man the offensive batteries for Algeria, who are expected to stick to their fast, smooth, and fluid form of play. Senegal and Algeria are both playing really well right now, and it is difficult to determine which team is in better shape; it is possible that the score will end up being tied.