Algeria predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast, Preview, Prediction, Latest Team News, Livestream: AFCON 2022 Group Stage

by Varun Khanchandani · January 17, 2022

Reigning champions Algeria struggle with their AFCON defence, as Alley Sport brings Algeria predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast and insights to this vital African encounter.

Algeria are currently in a deep trouble, as they face the possibility of exiting the AFCON 2022 in the group stages. Algeria were one of the favourites to fight for the title, especially after their heroics in the 2019 edition of the tournament. However, it looks like the champions curse has struck the team, after an extremely weak start to the tournament.

Algeria predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast: Preview

Algeria currently languish in the last position in Group E, with a draw and a loss to their name, accumulating only 1 point. The 1-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea was one of the biggest underdog stories of the year already, which saw the side now facing a race to qualify for the knockouts. They take on league leaders, Ivory Coast, who are currently on 4 points with a win and a draw to their name.

Algeria vs Ivory Coast: Prediction

One of the biggest clashes of the AFCON already, with two of the biggest sides from Africa collide in this fascinating group stage encounter. Algeria are hoping to overturn their group stage fortunes, while Ivory Coast were held to a 2-2 draw to Sierra Leone in their last game. It is the battle of the titans, while Algeria are going to turn it around with a 2-1 win over the Elephants.

Algeria predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast: Latest Team News

Head coach Djamel Belmadi would be looking to make some changes to his squad, who has had a poor start to their AFCON defence. Riyad Mahrez looks to put in the best performance for their do-or-die clash against Ivory Coast. The regular starters would be still in contention, with Yacine Brahimi and Sofiane Feghouli looking to retain their starting position in the squad.

Algeria predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast

Here’s our Algeria Predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast

Formation: 4-1-4-1

GK: Raïs M’Bolhi

LB: Youcef Atal

CB: Issa Mandy

CB: Djamel Benlamri

RB: Ramy Bensebaini

CDM: Haris Belkebla

LM: Sofiane Feghouli

CM: Ismail Bennacer

CM: Yacine Brahimi

RM: Riyad Mahrez

ST: Baghdad Bounedjah

Algeria vs Ivory Coast: Livestream

Algeria vs Ivory Coast kicks off on Thursday, 20th January at 4:00 PM GMT. This means the game would be broadcasted at 8:00 AM PST and 11:00 AM EST for the viewers in the United States, on the same day- 14th January. Viewers in India can watch the game to be broadcasted at 9:30 PM IST on 20th January.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game on the Sky Sports Network. The viewers in the United States can catch all the AFCON action on the beIn Sports network, the official broadcasters of AFCON in North America.

The broadcast rights of 33rd edition of the African Cup of Nations in India have been taken by Sony Pictures Sports Network, which means fans can watch the tournament live on the Sony Six/Sony ESPN channels. Viewers can also watch the game on the Sony LIV app.

Also Read: Brentford predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: Preview, Latest Team News, Prediction and Livestream- Gameweek 21, Premier League 2021/22

For more articles like Algeria predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast, Preview, Prediction, Latest Team News, Livestream: AFCON 2022 Group Stage, click here.