Preview: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Equatorial Guinea) Strength]:
1. Equatorial Guinea suffered two consecutive defeats in the group stage and have already been eliminated from the next round. However, in this match, Equatorial Guinea will still strive to earn points to be eliminated with dignity, and the team's fighting spirit is strong.
2. Marvin Anieboh's performance was impressive. He scored a goal in the first round of the group stage, which was also the team's only goal in this Africa Cup of Nations.

[(Equatorial Guinea) Neutral]:
1. The two teams have met three times before, with Equatorial Guinea achieving a record of one win, one draw and one loss, evenly matched with their opponents.

[(Equatorial Guinea) Weakness]:
1. Equatorial Guinea lost 0-1 to Sudan in their last match, suffering their second consecutive defeat in the group stage, which dealt a heavy blow to the team's morale.
2. Equatorial Guinea have scored only one goal in the two group matches they have played, and their offensive performance is not satisfactory.
3. Equatorial Guinea have conceded three goals in the two group matches that have been played and their defense is not solid enough.
4. Equatorial Guinea lost both of their last 2 games in AH.

[(Algeria) Strength]:
1. Algeria currently have 6 points and are at the top of the group. In this match, the team still need to strive for points to secure the top spot in the group, and their fighting spirit is strong.
2. The veteran striker Riyad Mahrez delivered an outstanding performance, scoring three goals in the two group matches and helping the team achieve two consecutive victories.
3. Algeria won 1-0 against Burkina Faso in the last match and achieved two consecutive victories in the group stage. The team have performed quite well.
4. Algeria have scored 4 goals in the two group matches that have been played, averaging two goals per game, demonstrating a decent offensive force.
5. Algeria have not conceded a single goal in the two group matches that have been played, and their defense is also relatively solid.
6. Algeria currently hold a FIFA world ranking of 34th, while Equatorial Guinea are ranked 97th. Algeria have a significant ranking advantage and their overall strength is superior.
7. Algeria won both of their last 2 games in AH.

[Tips]:
Equatorial Guinea suffered two consecutive defeats in the group stage, performing rather poorly. Moreover, the team have already been eliminated from the next round. This match is merely a fight for honor.

Algeria won both of their group stage matches and are in excellent form. The team have performed well both in attack and defense.

Judging from the current world rankings of the two teams, Algeria's overall strength is also significantly stronger than that of their opponents.

The AH line is -0.75 for the away side.

So Algeria are expected to win in this game.

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