Zambia vs Algeria at Home: Can Chipolopolo Repeat What They Did to Ivory Coast?

vs Algeria · September 2026 · Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola · KO

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Zambia beat Ivory Coast in the World Cup qualifiers. They topped their group with 13 points from six games, one point above a Ivory Coast side of comparable quality to Algeria in many areas of the pitch. That result is the most important context before you place any bet on the Zambia versus Algeria qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Chipolopolo are not a team that collapses against better opponents. They compete, they organise, and when Patson Daka is available and sharp, they score.

Algeria are a strong, experienced African football nation with players across European leagues and the defensive discipline of a team that has competed at multiple AFCONs and World Cup qualifiers. They will not be beaten easily in Ndola. But the Swiss have beaten them 2-0 in the World Cup round of 32, which tells you that their defensive structure has vulnerabilities against teams that press high and use the space in behind. Daka on the shoulder of Algeria's last defender is the Zambia threat that Avram Grant will build everything around.

Our Prediction and Tips

Algeria win 2-1. Both teams score. Daka scores one for Zambia. Back both teams to score and Daka anytime scorer as the two primary bets for this fixture.

Our Tip	Selection	Why
Match result	Algeria to win	Too strong. But Zambia cover.
Both teams to score	Yes	Daka scores. Algeria score more. Classic tight qualifier.
Daka anytime scorer	Yes	Best striker in this group. Counter-attack will give him space.
Under 3.5 goals	Yes	Zambia will be compact. Algeria efficient not excessive.
Algeria to win Group I	Yes	Long-term bet. Back before the qualifiers start.