Argentina vs Algeria: match statistics
Argentina vs Algeria: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Argentina play Algeria in World Cup (International). The match date is 17 June 2026 at 03:00. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Argentina: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Algeria: 1-1-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Argentina scores 2.38 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Algeria scores 1.25 and concedes 2.25. League average: 2.96 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Argentina 63%, Algeria 50%. Over 2.5: Argentina 75%, Algeria 75%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Argentina has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.34. Argentina: 14.3 shots per match, Algeria: 11.0.
Match halves
Argentina: half-time lead 63%, second-half goals 1.63. Algeria: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Argentina: 76-90+ (12 goals). Algeria: 76-90+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
World Cup: 2.96 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Argentina is stronger, but Algeria offers technical quality, pace in attack and a team profile capable of holding a draw for an extended period. A tip of X presumes a more controlled, cautious match rather than one-sided dominance by the favorite. Our probability distribution is Argentina 59%, draw 24% and Algeria 17%. At odds of 4.75 the model estimates EV of roughly +14.0%, so the pick only makes sense as a smaller, high-variance position. The risk is clear: if Argentina score an early opener, Algeria will be forced to open up sooner than desired. Status: SMALL BET.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Argentina | Algeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Argentina is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Argentina · 1 pts / match - Algeria
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Argentina is 90% better for: goals scored per match.
2.38 goals / match - Argentina · 1.25 goals / match - Algeria
Argentina is 125% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Argentina · 2.25 goals / match - Algeria
Argentina scores in 88% of matches (7 of 8 matches), while Algeria keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 matches).
Algeria scores in 50% of matches (2 of 4 matches), while Argentina keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Argentina
Over / Under — Algeria
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Argentina is 752% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.13 pts / match - Argentina · 0.25 pts / match - Algeria
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Argentina - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 63% of matches and wins 88%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Algeria - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Average goals in match | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Argentina
Algeria
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| Argentina | Liga | Algeria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.38 | 2.96 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 56% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 69% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Argentina vs Algeria?
The World Cup match finished Argentina 3:0 Algeria. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Argentina vs Algeria?
Argentina score 2.38 goals per game on average and Algeria 1.25. The World Cup average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Argentina's matches and 50% of Algeria's.
What form are Argentina and Algeria in?
Over the last 5 games Argentina have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Algeria 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Argentina vs Algeria?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Argentina vs Algeria: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.