Algeria v Togo: Fennecs backed to strengthen CAN 2027 qualifying bid

Algeria host Togo in the CAN 2027 qualifiers at Stade Hocine-Ait-Ahmed in Tizi-Ouzou on Saturday, 14 November 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT. Mahamad Sangare, presenter of the La VAR sports debate show on Burkina info TV, expects the Fennecs to take advantage of home advantage.

Algeria lead Group I on four points after beating Zambia 3-1 and drawing 2-2 with Burundi. Togo are second alongside Zambia on three points, having opened with a 1-0 victory over Burundi before losing 2-0 to Zambia.

A win in Algeria would take Togo level with their hosts, while the teams will meet again in Lome three days later. Algeria manager Brahim Hemdani has said he wants his side to collect the maximum points from the two matches.

Team news and form

Algeria have produced encouraging results but remain vulnerable defensively. As well as their opening qualifying win and draw, they beat Niger 2-1 in a friendly on 6 October. Mohamed Amoura and Ibrahim Maza provide pace, creativity and the ability to unsettle opposing defences, although the two goals conceded against Burundi highlighted problems against quick counter-attacks.

The hosts will be without Mohamed Bachir Belloumi and Jaouen Hadjam because of injury. Hicham Boudaoui has left the squad after suffering a back problem, while goalkeeper Abdelatif Ramdane is absent for family reasons. Adem Zorgane and Fahem Benaissa-Yahia have been called up as reinforcements.

Amine Gouiri, who is in good form with Marseille, is another major attacking threat. Mohamed Amine Amoura, Ibrahim Maza and Anis Hadj Moussa add speed and invention, while Fares Chaibi and Adem Zorgane can provide creativity and balance in midfield. Ramy Bensebaini remains an important defensive figure.

Togo’s campaign has been less consistent. Patrice Neveu’s side beat Burundi before their defeat by Zambia, a result that exposed weaknesses in front of goal. Kevin Denkey and Fo-Doh Laba will lead the threat in attack, with Karim Dermane offering technical quality and creativity in midfield. Djene Dakonam and Lilian Brassier bring experience at the back.

The visitors are missing Sharani Zuberu, Kevin Boma and Steven Nador through injury. Gustave Akueson and Yaw Annor have been added to the squad.

Head-to-head and betting tips

Algeria have the stronger historical record, winning six of the nine previous meetings. There has been one draw and two Togo victories. The Fennecs have won their past four home matches, while Togo have failed to score in five of their last seven games against Algeria.

Togo have not won any of their last nine official away matches, losing six, and have won none of their last 12 away games in 13 attempts.

The recommended selections are an Algeria win at 1,189, both teams not to score at 1,454, over 2.5 goals at 1,727, more than 1.5 Algeria goals at 1,39 and over 7.5 corners at 1,343.

The suggested correct score is Algeria 4-0 at 9,5. The prediction is based on Algeria’s attacking strength and defensive improvement, while their 5-1 win against Togo in October 2024 provides a previous example. Amine Gouiri is the proposed anytime goalscorer at 5,50 after contributing three goals and two assists in his last five tracked matches for Marseille.

The corner prediction is more than 7.5, with Algeria expected to attack through the wide areas and Togo capable of creating opportunities on the counter. Odds may change.