Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast - Algeria Bets, Odds and Lineups for the match on January 20

Ivory Coast and Algeria will take part in the main event of Africa Cup of Nations Group E, from 17.00 CET, at Japoma Stadium in Douala. Algeria needs a victory to stay alive in the race for the last 16.

Nicolas Pepe for Ivory Coast

Best bets on Ivory Coast vs Algeria

Experts from 1xBet see Algeria as the favorite for this game with 2.27 odds to win. Ivory Coast has 3.34 odds to win in Douala. A draw will cost 3.18.

Bet365 offers 2.45 for Total Over 3 and 1.53 for Total Under 3. Both teams have scored one goal each at Africa Cup of Nations. Ivory Coast scored three goals in the first two rounds, while Algeria failed to score so far at Africa Cup of Nations.

Bookmakers from Betway offer 1.97 for "both teams to score - yes" and 1.77 for "both teams to score - no".

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Where to Watch Ivory Coast vs Algeria

The clash Ivory Coast vs Algeria will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 2. The broadcast from Japoma Stadium begins at 16.55 CET, five minutes before the start of the game.

Ivory Coast Form

Ivory Coast had a good run so far at Africa Cup of Nations. The Elephants booked their tickets for the last 16 after a 1-0 win against Equatorial Guinea and a 2-2 draw against Sierra Leone.

Ivory Coast lost only one time in the last 14 matches played across all competitions.

Patrice Beaumelle's side will look to win Group E and could also take out the giant Algeria.

Algeria Form

Algeria can still qualify for the last 16 at Africa Cup of Nations, despite the terrible start.

Algeria draws against Sierra Leone, 0-0, and was beaten by Equatorial Guinea, 0-1. With no goal scored in the first two games, Djamel Belmadi's team needs to win against Ivory Coast. Any other result would send them home.

Algeria had an amazing form before the Africa Cup of Nations: 27 games without defeat.

Djamel Belmadi's boys won the last direct match played against Ivory Coast, 2-1.

Ivory Coast vs Algeria: possible lineups

• Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Sangare - Aurier, Kossounou, Deli, Konan - Kessie, Seri, Sangare - Zaha, Haller, Pepe;
• Algeria (4-3-3): M'Bolhi - Bensebaini, Atal, Mandi, Bedrane - Belkebla, Brahimi, Boulaya - Mahrez, Bounedjah, Benrahma;