Algeria vs Iraq Prediction and Betting Tips | December 9th 2025

Algeria and Iraq will face off against each other at Khalifa International Stadium in the FIFA Arab Cup on Tuesday. At stake in this final matchday of Group D is a ticket to the knockout stage.

Algeria vs Iraq Preview

Algeria are second placed in Group D but are yet to secure a place in the quarterfinals. They hold four points on the board, and could be displaced by Sudan, who will face already-eliminated Bahrain in the group's final game. Algeria could sail through if they secure just one point against Iraq, but they appear to be on a must-win mission.

Les Fennecs are seeking to defend the title, which they won in the previous edition in 2021. However, they kicked off their campaign sluggishly, with a goalless draw against Sudan – a match they were highly tipped to win. Their follow-up game came rather easily, as they crushed minnows Bahrain 5-1, to take their tally to four points.

Iraq have maintained a flawless run in their group campaign thus far. They opened with a 2-1 win over Bahrain before beating Sudan 2-0 in their second match, to claim the top spot on six points. Iraq have secured a passage to the quarterfinals but could lose their position at the summit of Group D if they fall to Algeria.

Usood al-Rafidayn are the most successful team of the FIFA Arab Cup, with four titles. However, they endured a dismal campaign in the previous edition, crashing out in the group stage. Iraq appeared well prepared this time, as they are yet to lose a match since June of this year – a nine-game undefeated run.

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Algeria vs Iraq Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Algeria have suffered only one defeat in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
• Algeria boast six wins and three draws in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
• Algeria have scored 12 goals and conceded three in their last five matches.
• Iraq have scored seven goals and conceded three in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Algeria have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches, while Iraq have won thrice and drawn twice. Form Guide: Algeria – W-D-W-W-W, Iraq – W-W-W-D-D.

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Algeria vs Iraq Prediction

Algeria seem more determined and also need this game more than Iraq do. Therefore, we expect the North Africans to put up a real fight.

Iraq actually have nothing to lose, as they have already qualified for the next round. However, finishing top comes with the luxury of facing a second-place team in the quarterfinals.

Algeria are the favorites based on determination.

Prediction: Algeria 2-1 Iraq

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Algeria vs Iraq Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Algeria to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Algeria to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Iraq to score - Yes