World Cup

Argentina - Algeria

06/17/2026, 01:00 AM

3 : 0
Expected Goals
Argentina
1.2
Total xG
2.2
Algeria
1.0
Most Likely Scores

1:1

15%

0:0

13%

1:0

12%

0:1

9%

2:0

8%
What influences the xG?
ARGALG

Argentina

Attack strength (2.29x league average)
-1.33
Small sample (0 matches) - regression to mean
+0.95
Defensive strength (0.6 conceded vs 1.5 league avg)
-0.93
5 of last 5 matches with 2+ goals (3.6 goals/match)
+0.64
Rising form (3.6 vs 1.5 season average)
+0.64
4 clean sheets in last 5 matches
-0.15
Standings advantage (pos 3 vs 38, 35 places gap)
+0.09

Algeria

Attack strength (2.03x league average)
-1.11
Small sample (0 matches) - regression to mean
+0.73
Defensive strength (1 conceded vs 1.5 league avg)
-0.56
Rising form (3.3 vs 2.7 season average)
+0.20
Standings disadvantage (pos 38 vs 3, 35 places gap)
-0.17
5 clean sheets in last 5 matches
-0.15
3 of last 5 matches with 2+ goals (2.8 goals/match)
+0.04

League

High-scoring league (3.1 goals/match)
+0.56
+0.56
The Lab
Statistical patterns from recent matches
  • 1
    Argentina: first goal in 6 of 6 games (100%)

  • 2
    Algeria with Ibrahim Maza: 2 goals/game. Without: 0 goals/game (5 of 7 games)

  • 3
    Argentina with Nico Paz: 2.5 goals/game. Without: 1 goals/game (6 of 8 games)

  • 4
    Argentina: 3 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)

Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

40%

Draw

32%

Away Win

27%

Goals

Over 1.5

66%

Under 1.5

34%

Over 2.5

38%

Under 2.5

62%

Over 3.5

18%

Under 3.5

82%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

73%

Away or Draw

60%

No Draw

68%

Both Score

Yes

46%

No

54%

Key Factors
  • Mathematical analysis: The home win probability for Argentina is 40%, with 1.23 expected goals compared to 0.98 for Algeria
  • Current top form: Argentina won all of their last 5 games, scoring an average of 3.6 goals
  • Player impact: Lionel Messi proved to be a decisive player in the last 4 games with 5 goals and 4 assists
Risk Factors
  • The mathematical analysis predicts a high draw probability of 32%
  • Algeria showed defensive stability in recent form, conceding an average of 0 goals per game
  • Algeria's offense is highly effective in recent form, averaging 3.3 goals per game
Overview

Argentina hosts Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium for a World Cup group stage match on June 17, 2026, 3:00 AM. Argentina started the tournament with a 3-0 win and 3 points, while Algeria began with a 0-3 loss and 0 points.

Form

W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss

Argentina has shown perfect form in their last five matches with five wins (WWWWW). They recently defeated Iceland 3-0. Algeria is also in excellent shape, recording four wins and one draw in their last five games (WWDWW). Their last match was a 4-0 victory against Bolivia. Argentina is on a five-game winning streak.

Statistics

Argentina has scored an average of 1.72 goals per game this season and conceded 0.56 goals. At home, they average 1.67 goals scored and only 0.33 goals conceded. They kept 11 clean sheets, 6 of which were at home. Algeria showed strong offense with an average of 2.4 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per game. Away, they averaged 2.5 goals scored and conceded only 0.5 goals. Algeria kept 3 clean sheets, all of them away. Argentina's matches saw over 2.5 goals 7 times and both teams scoring 5 times. Algeria's matches had over 2.5 goals 8 times and both teams scoring 7 times.

Head-to-Head

The provided dataset does not list any previous head-to-head encounters between Argentina and Algeria.

Key Players

For Argentina, Lionel Messi is a key player with 5 goals and 4 assists in 4 games (8.57 Avg Rating). Lautaro MartĂ­nez contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 matches (6.89 Avg Rating). Rodrigo De Paul registered 1 goal and 2 assists in 5 games (7.57 Avg Rating). For Algeria, Anis Hadj Moussa stands out with 4 goals in 4 games (7.63 Avg Rating). Amine Gouiri scored 3 goals in 4 matches (6.97 Avg Rating). Ramy Bensebaini was involved in 1 goal and 2 assists in 4 games (7.33 Avg Rating).

Goalkeepers

Emiliano MartĂ­nez is the goalkeeper for Argentina, whose team achieved 11 clean sheets this season. Luca Zidane is in goal for Algeria, whose team recorded 3 clean sheets.

Influences

The match will be played on grass at Arrowhead Stadium. Argentina showed strength at home with an average of 1.67 goals scored and only 0.33 goals conceded. Algeria also proved offensively effective away, with 2.5 goals scored and 0.5 goals conceded on average.

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