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Algeria3Austria3

HT 1–1Sun 28 Jun 2026, 02:00 Predictions graded

Predictions4–450%

Edges2–250%

PossPossession 65%–35%ShotsShots 12–10On targetOn target 5–3CornersCorners 0–3

Quick Take

Pre-match view

World Cup match context

Context last updated 23 Jun 2026, 03:35 · Europe/Bucharest

Austria's defensive solidity and Algeria's attacking struggles make Draw or Austria (1.33) the safest pre-match play, while 1st Half Draw (2.10) offers the best value edge.

Expect a cautious, low-scoring first half, but be wary of late-game volatility driven by simultaneous final-round table dynamics.

Context

Algeria lost 0-3 to Argentina in their opener and still had to play Jordan before this match.
- Austria already have 3 points from a win over Jordan, giving them a cushion.
- Live table shifts during the simultaneous final round could change Algeria's risk appetite.
Riyad Mahrez, Houssem Aouar and Mohamed Amoura were all on the bench until the 64th minute against Argentina.
- Algeria managed only 0 shots on target in that match, suggesting the rested trio could improve attacking output.
- Petkovic's substitution pattern indicates he was saving their legs for later group games.
Austria conceded only 2 goals in their last 5 matches overall.
- In 4 of Austria's last 5 first halves, the score was 0-0.
- Algeria failed to score in matches against Argentina and Uruguay.
FIFA schedule confirms Algeria vs Austria and Jordan vs Argentina are simultaneous on 28 June.
- Third-place qualification rules mean goal difference and cards could become tiebreakers.
- Austria's bench strength, shown by Rangnick's substitutions against Jordan, could be decisive late.

BetBugs edges

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Positive edges · 3

BetBugs probabilities

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Result2 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Austria's strong recent form and superior possession stats give them an edge, while Algeria's heavy loss to Argentina raises doubts about their ability to compete at this level.
- Austria have won 4 of their last 5 matches (all competitions), scoring 10 and conceding 2.
- Algeria lost 0-3 to Argentina in their only World Cup match so far, with 0 shots on target.
- Austria average 2.2 goals per match over the last 15, while Algeria concede 0.6 on average but faced weaker opposition in friendlies.
- Austria's possession average of 62% suggests they can control the game against Algeria's 49.4%.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostAustriaEstimated chance45%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Given Austria's consistency and Algeria's struggles against top opposition, Austria are unlikely to lose, making a double chance of draw or Austria win a high-probability outcome.
- Algeria have not won in their last 2 competitive matches (L vs Argentina, D vs Uruguay in friendly).
- Austria are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 matches (W4 D1).
- The only previous H2H ended in an Austria win (2-0 in 1982).
- Algeria's first-half record shows they trailed at half-time in 13% of matches, while Austria trailed in only 13% as well, indicating a tight start.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonDraw or AustriaEstimated chance75%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Recent patterns show both teams frequently level at the break, and with high stakes, a cautious start is expected.
- Algeria drew at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Austria drew at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Algeria led at half-time in 53% of matches overall, but only 1 of last 5.
- Austria led at half-time in 47% of matches, but only 2 of last 5.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonDrawEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Austria's ability to bring on impactful substitutes and their tendency to score late could give them an edge in the second half, though confidence is low due to limited data.
- Austria scored in the second half in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Algeria conceded in the second half in 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Austria's bench strength, as shown by Rangnick's substitutions, could be decisive late on.
- Algeria's second-half performance against Argentina saw them concede twice after the break.
BetBugs · Second Half Winnernot gradableAustriaEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A draw at half-time followed by an Austria win is a plausible scenario given both teams' first-half tendencies and Austria's overall strength, but the specific combination is speculative.
- Algeria drew at half-time in 3 of last 5, and Austria drew in 3 of last 5.
- Austria won 4 of their last 5 matches overall.
- The only H2H saw Austria win after a 0-0 first half (1982 data, low relevance).
BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableDraw / AustriaEstimated chance30%

Goals0 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have shown defensive discipline in recent competitive matches, and with Algeria needing a result, a cautious approach could lead to a low-scoring affair.
- Algeria's last 5 matches: 3 of 5 had under 2.5 goals (vs Argentina, Uruguay, Netherlands).
- Austria's last 5 matches: 3 of 5 had under 2.5 goals (vs Argentina, Tunisia, South Korea).
- Algeria average 2.2 goals for but 0.6 against, skewed by high-scoring friendlies against weaker teams.
- Austria's goals conceded average is 0.7, showing defensive solidity.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostUnder 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Algeria's attacking output has been poor against stronger defenses, and Austria's recent clean sheet record suggests at least one team may fail to score.
- Algeria failed to score in 2 of their last 5 matches (vs Argentina, Uruguay).
- Austria kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 5 matches (vs Tunisia, South Korea, Cyprus).
- Algeria's shots on target average is only 2.5 per match, indicating low attacking threat.
- Austria's first-half goals conceded average is just 0.1, showing early defensive strength.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostNoEstimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to start slowly, with Austria particularly strong defensively in the first half, making a low-scoring first half highly likely.
- Algeria's first-half goals average is 1.1, but they scored 0 in 3 of their last 5 first halves.
- Austria's first-half goals conceded average is 0.1, with 4 of last 5 first halves ending 0-0.
- In Algeria's last 5 matches, only 2 had over 1.5 first-half goals.
- Austria's last 5 matches: all had under 1.5 first-half goals.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance70%

Match stats2 of 2 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Neither team generates a high number of corners, and recent data supports a total under 9.5 corners.
- Algeria average 4.3 corners per match, Austria 3.9.
- Algeria's last 5 matches with corner data: total corners averaged 7.8 (3 matches under 9.5).
- Austria's last 5 matches with corner data: total corners averaged 7.2 (4 matches under 9.5).
- Both teams' recent matches show a trend towards lower corner counts.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonUnder 9.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have relatively low card averages, and the importance of discipline for tiebreakers could keep cards down, though confidence is low due to variability.
- Algeria average 2.2 yellow cards per match, Austria 1.6.
- In Algeria's last 5 matches with card data, total cards averaged 3.6 (3 matches under 3.5).
- Austria's last 5 matches with card data: total cards averaged 2.8 (4 matches under 3.5).
- Discipline may be a factor with third-place tiebreakers, but no recent red cards for either team.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonUnder 3.5Estimated chance55%

Markets to Avoid

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League Table

World Cup 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
4	Algeria	1	0	0	1	0-3	0	L
2	Austria Round of 32	2	1	0	1	3-3	3	LW

3pt gap between teams

Recent Form

Algeria

L0-3ArgentinaJun 17WOR

W4-0BoliviaJun 11FRI

W1-0NetherlandsJun 3FRI

D0-0UruguayMar 31FRI

W7-0GuatemalaMar 27FRI

L0-2NigeriaJan 10AFR

W3-1Equatorial GuineaDec 31AFR

W1-0Burkina FasoDec 28AFR

W3-0SudanDec 24AFR

W2-0IraqDec 9ARA

W5-1BahrainDec 6ARA

D0-0SudanDec 3ARA

W2-0Saudi ArabiaNov 18FRI

W3-1ZimbabweNov 13FRI

W2-1UgandaOct 14WOR

Austria

L0-2ArgentinaJun 22WOR

W3-1JordanJun 17WOR

W1-0TunisiaJun 1FRI

W1-0South KoreaMar 31FRI

W5-1GhanaMar 27FRI

D1-1Bosnia & HerzegovinaNov 18WOR

W2-0CyprusNov 15WOR

L0-1RomaniaOct 12WOR

W10-0San MarinoOct 9WOR

W2-1Bosnia & HerzegovinaSep 9WOR

W1-0CyprusSep 6WOR

W4-0San MarinoJun 10WOR

W2-1RomaniaJun 7WOR

L0-2SerbiaMar 23UEF

D1-1SerbiaMar 20UEF

Squad & Injuries

Algeria

26 available

Attackers7

Midfielders7

Defenders9

Goalkeeper3

Austria

26 available

Attackers2

Midfielders11

Defenders10

Goalkeeper3

Algeria3Austria3

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Draw

No

Under 9.5

Draw or Austria

Under 1.5

BetBugs probabilities

Result2 of 3 landed

Goals0 of 3 landed

Match stats2 of 2 landed

Markets to Avoid

Over 1.5

Over 10.5

League Table

Recent Form

Algeria

Austria

Squad & Injuries

Algeria

Austria