Algeria vs UAE Prediction and Betting Tips | December 12th 2025

Algeria will take on the UAE at Al Bayt Stadium in the FIFA Arab Cup on Friday. The North Africans will hope to continue their near-flawless run so far in the tournament, while the UAE are looking to better their record.

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Algeria wrapped up their group campaign with a 2-0 win against Iraq, to finish atop Group D with seven points. Algeria did not suffer any defeat across three matches, drawing goalless against Sudan in their most difficult clash. The United Arab Emirates have been a surprise package in this edition - Algeria must tread with care.

The Fennecs, who are the defending champions, are eying a second FIFA Arab Cup, back-to-back. Reaching the last eight is expected to heighten their motivation. However, the journey is still far off, with top teams like Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Jordan still in contention. Algeria would make a big mistake if they underestimate UAE.

UAE managed one win and one draw in the group stage to finish second in Group C with four points. However, it was enough to earn them a qualification for the knockout stage. They ended their group campaign with a 3-1 win over Kuwait, boasting their confidence level ahead of the knockout stage.

Al Abyad are making their third appearance in the FIFA Arab Cup. In the previous edition, they were eliminated in the quarterfinals. In their maiden participation in 1998, UAE finished as the fourth-placed team. They will look to build on their previous win, which was their first success in six games in all competitions.

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Algeria vs UAE Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Both teams have met twice, with Algeria winning both matches.
• Algeria have suffered only one defeat in their last 10 matches, recording seven wins.
• Algeria have scored 12 goals and conceded two in their last five matches in all competitions.
• UAE have scored seven goals and conceded seven in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Algeria have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches, while the UAE have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Algeria – W-W-D-W-W, UAE – W-D-L-L-D.

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Algeria vs UAE Prediction

Algeria, a team to beat in this tournament, have lived up to the expectations so far and will hope to replicate their fine form in the quarterfinals.

UAE are eying the semis, but they don’t look well prepared for this stage and seemingly lack quality players to meet their ambition.

Algeria are the favorites based on form.

Prediction: Algeria 3-1 UAE

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Algeria vs UAE 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: UAE to score - Yes