WAFCON QF2: Ivory Coast vs Algeria – Prediction & Betting Tips

Match Preview 

Ivory Coast and Algeria kick off their first go at the quarterfinals this year, with their eyes set on one thing: the semi-finals. Their WAFCON 2026 campaigns have been successful up until now, but the competition is about to ramp up a lot more.   

Ivory Coast didn’t just scrape their way through Group B. The Lady Elephants finished top with seven points, remaining unbeaten while scoring eight goals across their three matches. They have started their WAFCON journey with a 4–1 win over Burkina Faso before playing out a 2–2 draw against South Africa and closing the group stage with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania. 

Algeria’s route to the last eight was quieter but no less effective. They began with a 2–0 win over Senegal, suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Morocco and then secured qualification by beating Kenya 2–0. Only Morocco has scored against Algeria at this year’s tournament, so they’ll definitely be a team to watch out for.  

Expect both teams to start off their campaign with renewed fight as they set their sights on the semi-finals of WAFCON this year and aim for a 2027 FIFA qualification. 

Head-to-Head 

The historical record between the two teams strongly favours Ivory Coast. The two countries have met four times at senior women’s level, with the Lady Elephants winning all four matches and scoring ten goals while conceding three. These results will give Ivory Coast that slight edge of confidence over their opponents, but will it affect this WAFCON game’s result? Time will tell.  

Key Betting Tips 

• Ivory Coast to Win 

• Under 2.5 Goals 

• Both Teams to Score – No 

• Correct Score Prediction: Ivory Coast 1–0 Algeria 

Best Bet 

Ivory Coast to Win 

Algeria’s defensive plays these past matches suggest that this won’t be an easy victory in the slightest. They will certainly challenge Ivory Coast’s women, but in the end, Ivory Coast should have that slight edge to take the victory. 

Prediction 

Algeria will be trying to slow the match down and deny Ivory Coast the open spaces they enjoyed during parts of the group stage. That should keep the scoreline close, but the Lady Elephants have more variety and several players capable of producing the deciding moment. Expect Algeria to make them work for it, with Ivory Coast eventually finding their way to the WAFCON semifinals. Ready to back your quarterfinal pick? Place your bets at Bet.co.za. 

Prediction: Ivory Coast 1–0 Algeria