Algeria vs Guatemala: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Algeria meet Guatemala in an international friendly at the Stade Luigi Ferraris in Genoa on Friday. The match is part of Algeria’s final World Cup preparations.
This piece covers Algeria vs Guatemala, with prediction, team news and a lineups preview. Filmogaz.com provides the latest context ahead of kick-off.
Match context
Algeria secured 2026 World Cup qualification from CAF Group G. They finished with 25 points from 10 games.
The Desert Warriors collected eight wins, one draw and one loss in qualification. Their sole defeat came 1-0 to Guinea.
Algeria also won all three group games at the Africa Cup of Nations. Their run ended with a 2-0 loss to Nigeria in the knockout stage.
Guatemala failed to qualify for the World Cup. They progressed from the second round but finished third in the final stage.
Guatemala ended the final round four points behind Panama. Their campaign included a key 3-2 defeat to Panama.
Recent form
Algeria have opened the scoring in seven of their last eight matches. Their recent form shows consistency in attack.
Guatemala have had mixed results in recent fixtures. They failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches.
Form guide
- Algeria (recent): L W W W W L
- Guatemala (recent): D D W L W L
Team news
Vladimir Petkovic named a 27-man squad for the warm-up fixtures. He called up six newcomers, including two goalkeepers.
New additions include Kilian Belazzoug and Melvin Mastil. Around eleven players from the Africa Cup of Nations squad were omitted.
Key absences for Algeria include Ismael Bennacer with a knee injury. Ilan Kebbal, Jaouen Hadjam and Samir Sophian Chergui are also sidelined.
Guatemala coach Luis Fernando Tena has few injury worries. Defender Aaron Herrera is unavailable with a leg injury.
Kenderson Navarro impressed in a recent friendly against Canada. He could start ahead of Nicholas Hagen in goal.
Lineups preview
Petkovic is expected to rotate the side during this friendly. The match is an opportunity to test alternatives before the World Cup.
| Possible Algeria XI | Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Nouri; Boudaoui, Zerrouki; Mahrez, Maza, Chaibi; Amoura |
| Possible Guatemala XI | Navarro; Morales, Samayoa, Pinto, Ardon; Munoz, Franco, Castellanos; Avila Jr, Lom, Santis |
Prediction
Algeria enter the game as clear favourites. They should control possession and create most chances.
Guatemala will seek a positive result and to test themselves against higher-ranked opposition. However, they have defensive vulnerabilities.
Filmogaz.com predicts a win for Algeria by a two-goal margin. The match offers both teams useful match practice ahead of upcoming fixtures.
