Algeria vs Uruguay Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups

Algeria meet Uruguay at Allianz Stadium on Tuesday in a friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup in June. The match offers both sides a final test against strong opposition.

Recent form and context

Algeria arrive after a 7-0 win over Guatemala on Friday. Amine Gouiri scored twice and Riyad Mahrez converted a 31st-minute penalty.

The result was Algeria’s joint second-biggest win. They have won seven of their last nine internationals.

Uruguay drew 1-1 with England at Wembley on the same day. Federico Valverde converted a late penalty to level the game.

La Celeste suffered a 5-1 defeat to the United States earlier. They finished fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying with 28 points from 18 matches.

What the match means for June

Algeria are preparing to face Argentina in their World Cup opener. They will then play Jordan and Austria in the group stage.

The North Africans secured World Cup qualification with eight wins from 10 qualifiers. This will be their fifth World Cup appearance.

Uruguay qualified for a fifth consecutive World Cup. They will meet Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Spain in their group.

Both teams want momentum and tactical clarity ahead of the tournament. The friendly provides those opportunities.

Key statistics

• Algeria: won 7 of last 9 internationals, opened scoring in eight of nine.
• Uruguay: finished CONMEBOL qualifying with W7 D7 L4, 28 points from 18 games.
• Head-to-head: Uruguay lost the only previous meeting with Algeria.
• FIFA rankings: Algeria 28, Uruguay 17.

Team news

Vladimir Petkovic leads Algeria and is expected to keep a 4-4-2 shape. Mahrez should keep his place on the right.

Gouiri could again spearhead the attack. Faras Ghedjemis and Ahmed Nadhir Benbouali are pushing for starts.

Marcelo Bielsa coaches Uruguay. Joaquin Piquerez is unavailable after suffering an ankle issue.

Jose Maria Gimenez is set to continue at left-back. Manuel Ugarte could drop to the bench after a subdued display.

Probable lineups

Preview, predictions and betting outlook

This Algeria vs Uruguay preview includes predictions, team news and likely lineups. Both sides are close in ranking and form.

Algeria showed attacking potency in their last game. Uruguay remain defensively solid but conceded six goals in recent matches.

Filmogaz.com predicts a draw in a tightly contested friendly. A 1-1 scoreline looks the most probable outcome.