Algeria vs. Austria Prediction: FIFA World Cup Odds, Betting Picks
The Group J closing match between Algeria and Austria has massive karmic repercussions as the teams face off in Kansas City on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET. Both teams have three points after defeating Jordan and getting handled by Argentina, with the Austrians holding the second slot thanks to a two-goal differential advantage.
But here’s the thing: who actually wants to finish second in this group? As of right now, the runner-up in the group faces Spain, one of the World Cup favourites, in the Round of 32. Algeria was famously denied a spot in the knockout stage in 1982 thanks to some fishy play between Austria and West Germany that guaranteed both sides would advance. Can Algeria return the favour on Saturday?
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Algeria vs. Austria FIFA World Cup: How to Watch and Match Info
- Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10 p.m. ET
- Stadium: GEHO Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Channel: TSN, TSN+
- Weather: Sunny and humid, 26-28° C.
Algeria vs. Austria Betting Odds
The Austrians are heavy +187 favourites to win this one, while Algeria is +300. The draw is at +120. The total is set at 2.5 goals, with the Under a massive -225 favourite.
Algeria vs. Austria Predicted Starting XI Lineups
Algeria (3-4-3 or 5-4-1): Abulaila, Nasib, Abu Dahab, Al-Arab, Haddad, Al Rashdan, Al-Rawabdeh, Abu Taha, Al-Mardi, Olwan, Al-Tamari
Austria (4-2-3-1): A. Schlager, Laimer, Alaba, Danso, Posch, X. Schlager, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Wanner, Schmid, Gregoritsch
Algeria FIFA World Cup Odds and News
Algeria’s thrilling win puts them back into the thick of things regarding the knockout stage. This is their fourth World Cup appearance, and they reached the Round of 16 in 2014, their last time in the tournament.
Nedar Benbouali and Amine Gouiri’s second-half tallies against the Jordanians sparked hope, and the Algerians, too, should shoot for second in the group. Neither side should worry about who they could face in the Round of 32. Spain themselves could falter in their final group stage match. Algeria is another dark horse to reach the Round of 16, at +300 odds.
Austria FIFA World Cup Odds and News
The Austrians looked overmatched against Lionel Messi and Argentina. It was expected for sure against Algeria, but Austria was supposed to put up more of a fight with their Bundesliga-led contingent. That was not the case. This is the country’s first appearance in the World Cup since 1998, and players like Marcel Sabitzer have had to shoulder a ”golden generation” tag that seems to be applied to half the sides at the World Cup.
Ralf Rangnick may not want to advance against Spain, but he has to go for it. This team has not been here enough to fool around with ifs and buts. Just get the job done. Austria is a +225 dark horse to reach the Round of 16.
Algeria vs. Austria Player Odds and Props
This is tough to predict since both sides will most likely employ several reserves in starting roles on Saturday. Sabitzer is +350 to score a goal, while Romano Schmid, who scored in Austria’s win over Jordan, is +475. Riyad Mahrez, a former hero with both Leicester City and Manchester City, is +160 to score or assist in the match.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket and Futures
Austria is -3500 to qualify for the knockout stage, while Algeria carries a -600 price. Argentina has already clinched the group, and Jordan has clinched the bottom of the table.
Algeria vs. Austria Score Prediction
I can’t see Algeria winning this game. Austria was undressed by the Argentines, and pride may well surpass strategy on this one. Take the Austrians to win, 3-1.