Algeria battle DR Congo in the AFCON round of 16, with both teams targeting a place in the quarter-finals.
Both teams impressed during the group stage, but the Fennecs maintained a 100% record while the Leopards stumbled a little.
Algeria underlined their status as one of the favourites for the title after finishing the group stage with a perfect record. Vladimir Petkovic's men claimed a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea in their final group fixture.
The impressive thing about Algeria’s campaign is the depth of their squad. They put out a much-changed team against Equatorial Guinea and showed no drop in quality.
DR Congo were rampant in their final group stage fixture as they claimed a 3-0 victory over Botswana. That result was enough to see them finish second in Group C behind Senegal only on goal difference.
The Leopards are enjoying a solid campaign so far and remain unbeaten in the competition. However, they do not boast a perfect record, having played out a 1-1 draw with Senegal in their second group fixture.
How the bookies view it: Bookies backing Algeria
Algeria have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 21/10 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for DR Congo is valued at 10/4 by bet365, while a draw is set at 21/10 by Ladbrokes.
Head to head: Algeria on top
Algeria have two wins and three draws in the last five matches against DR Congo. The last meeting was a friendly in 2022, with the Fennecs claiming a 3-0 victory.
Players to watch: Eyes on Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez is enjoying a fine AFCON campaign and has scored three goals for Algeria so far. The forward will be the one to watch on Tuesday (Riyad Mahrez anytime goalscorer – priced at 5/2 by Ladbrokes).
DR Congo have also shown some attacking quality and will look to Gael Kakuta to provide the spark. The forward has two goals at the AFCON and could be worth keeping an eye on (Gael Kakuta anytime goalscorer – valued at 11/2 on bet365).
Probable line-ups:
Mahrez was rested for Algeria in the final group game and could return to the starting line-up on Tuesday. Baghdad Bounedjah is expected to lead the line, while the defensive duo of Aissa Mandy and Ramy Bensebaini should continue their partnership at the back.
Cedric Bakambu sat out DR Congo's final group game and could return to partner Kakuta in attack. The likes of Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are also expected to feature at the back.
Algeria: Zidane, Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri, Bennacer, Boudaoui, Amoura, Maza, Mahrez, Bounedjah.
DR Congo: Mpasi-Nzau, Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kayembe, Elia, Mukau, Pickel, Mbuku, Kakuta, Bakambu.
Anything else catch the eye?
Algeria scored the first goal in all three group stage matches (Algeria to score first – available at 8/11 on Paddy Power). The North Africans also led at the break in all three group stage fixtures (Algeria halftime win – offered at 17/10 11 by William Hill).
Two of Algeria’s last three matches have produced over 2.5 goals – set at odds of 6/4 with bet365.
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