Algeria
Austria
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, Algeria faced Jordan and secured a narrow 2-1 victory. Despite having only 28% possession, they managed to capitalize on their chances, marking a positive outcome after a previous defeat against Argentina.
Match statistics (Jordan vs Algeria):
Team Overview
Austria's latest World Cup outing ended in disappointment as they were defeated 2-0 by Argentina. This followed a solid 3-1 win against Jordan, leaving them looking to regain form against Algeria.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Austria):
In an exhilarating World Cup group stage encounter, Algeria and Austria played to a dramatic 3-3 draw, showcasing a thrilling exchange of goals and tactical prowess.
Algeria dominated possession with 65% and managed 12 total shots, compared to Austria's 10. The match began with Austria's Marko Arnautovic striking first in the 28th minute, assisted by David Alaba. However, Algeria responded just before halftime with R. Belghali equalizing in the 45th minute.
The second half saw a flurry of action, with Austria's Marcel Sabitzer putting them ahead again in the 55th minute. Yet, Algeria's Riyad Mahrez leveled the score in the 60th minute, showcasing his skill with a well-placed shot. As the match neared its conclusion, Mahrez struck again in stoppage time, only for S. Kalajdzic to snatch a last-gasp equalizer for Austria in the 90+6 minute.
Despite the draw, Algeria's attacking display, highlighted by their five shots on target, contrasted with Austria's three. The match was marked by a single yellow card issued to Austria, reflecting a competitive yet disciplined encounter. Both teams will take valuable lessons from this high-stakes clash as they move forward in the tournament.
Algeria has shown mixed form in their last two matches, securing a victory against Jordan (2-1) but suffering a heavy defeat to Argentina (0-3). This gives them a goals for average of 1.0 and goals against average of 2.0 in their last two games. Conversely, Austria has also had a challenging run, losing to Argentina (0-2) but winning against Jordan (3-1), resulting in an average of 1.5 goals for and 1.5 goals against in their recent outings.
In their head-to-head encounter, Algeria and Austria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw, showcasing both teams' attacking capabilities. Algeria had an expected goals (xG) of 1.62 while Austria had an xG of 1.44 in that match, indicating a closely contested game. Additionally, Algeria dominated possession at 65%, compared to Austria's 35%, which may influence their strategy in future encounters.
Expect both teams to adopt an aggressive approach, with Algeria likely to maintain higher possession and Austria looking to capitalize on counter-attacks. The midfield battle will be crucial, as both teams will aim to control the tempo and create scoring opportunities.
L. Zidane
G
R. Belghali
D
A. Mandi
D
R. Bensebaini
D
R. Ait-Nouri
D
H. Boudaoui
M
R. Zerrouki
M
R. Mahrez
M
I. Maza
M
F. Chaibi
M
A. Gouiri
F
A. Schlager
G
S. Posch
D
K. Danso
D
D. Alaba
D
K. Laimer
D
N. Seiwald
M
X. Schlager
M
R. Schmid
M
P. Wanner
M
M. Sabitzer
M
M. Gregoritsch
F
