Algeria are looking to continue their impressive showings at the AFCON when they face Equatorial Guinea in their final Group E fixture.
The North Africans have a perfect record in this year's competition, while Nzalang Nacional are seeking their first win in the group.
Equatorial Guinea are coming off a 1-0 defeat to Sudan in their previous Group E fixture. They were a bit wasteful in attack and were punished with a second-half own goal from Saul Coco.
Nzalang Nacional have now lost their two matches in Morocco, having suffered a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in their opening fixture. The only chance to qualify for Juan Micha’s team is to win on Wednesday and secure one of the spots for the best third-placed teams.
In contrast to Equatorial Guinea’s struggles, Algeria have impressed at the AFCON. They come into this clash off the back of a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso, thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s first-half penalty.
That was the second win in the group for Algeria following the 3-0 victory over Sudan in their opening fixture. Vladimir Petkovic's team sit three points clear at the top of the standings and have already qualified for the knockout phase.
How the bookies view it: Smooth sailing for Algeria
Algeria have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 7/10 by William Hill to claim the win. A victory for Equatorial Guinea is valued at 4/1 by Paddy Power, while a draw is set at odds of 14/5 by bet365.
Head to head: Evenly split matches
Equatorial Guinea and Algeria have one win apiece, with one draw from three previous matches. Both teams met during the qualifiers for this competition, with the Fennecs earning a 2-0 home victory before holding out for a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture.
Players to watch: Mahrez turning on the style
Mahrez has stood out for Algeria in this competition, scoring three goals in the two matches so far. He will be the one to watch on Wednesday (Riyad Mahrez anytime goalscorer – priced at 7/5 by bet365).
Algeria have also shown some defensive solidity and are yet to concede in the competition. Aissa Mandy and Ramy Bensebaini have been impressive at the back and can extend that run for the North Africans (Algeria clean sheet – valued at 19/20 on William Hill).
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Probable line-ups:
Basilio Ndong is available for Equatorial Guinea after serving a suspension last time out against Sudan. He should return to the defence while Emilio Nsue could earn a start after coming off the bench on Sunday.
Having already qualified, Algeria are likely to make a few changes here. Baghdad Bounedjah played as a substitute last time out and could feature from the start on Wednesday, while Mahrez is likely to retain his place in the team.
Equatorial Guinea: Owono, Akapo, Orozco, Coco, Ndong, Mascarell, Salvador, Ganet, Machin, Miranda, Nsue.
Algeria: Zidane, Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri, Boudaoui, Bennacer, Amoura, Maza, Mahrez, Bounedjah.
Anything else catch the eye?
Algeria won by three clear goals in their opening fixture (Algeria -1 handicap – available at 7/4 on bet365). Algeria have led at the break in their two matches so far (Algeria halftime win – offered at 13/10 by Paddy Power.
The Fennecs have won to nil in their two Group E fixtures (Algeria win to nil – set at odds of 7/5 on Paddy Power).
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