Venue: Levi’s Stadium – Santa Clara, California, USA
Kickoff: 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET
Group Stage Match
Venue Profile – Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)
- Type: Outdoor
- Capacity: ~68,500
- Surface: Natural grass
- Pitch Conditions: Wide, fast, excellent for technical play
- Impact:
- Austria’s structured, possession‑based approach benefits
- Algeria’s pace and counterattacks remain dangerous in open spaces
Weather Forecast – Santa Clara, CA
- Temperature: 79–83°F
- Humidity: Low (25–35%)
- Wind: 8–12 mph blowing west
- Conditions: Clear, dry California afternoon
- Impact:
- Ideal conditions for high‑tempo football
- Slight wind may favor long‑range shooters
- No fatigue concerns compared to humid venues
Injury Report
Algeria
- Riyad Mahrez – ACTIVE
- Saïd Benrahma – ACTIVE
- Ismaël Bennacer – ACTIVE
- Aïssa Mandi – DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin tightness)
- Youcef Atal – OUT (knee)
Austria
- Marcel Sabitzer – ACTIVE
- Marko Arnautović – ACTIVE
- Konrad Laimer – ACTIVE
- David Alaba – OUT (ACL recovery)
- Stefan Lainer – DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
Team Records & Recent Form
Algeria
- Last 5 Matches: 2–1–2
- Goals For: 5
- Goals Against: 6
- Trend: Inconsistent; flashes of brilliance but defensive lapses
- Strengths: Wing play, counterattacks, individual creativity
- Weaknesses: Defensive organization, set‑piece defending
Austria
- Last 5 Matches: 3–1–1
- Goals For: 7
- Goals Against: 3
- Trend: Strong form; disciplined midfield and compact defense
- Strengths: Pressing structure, midfield control, tactical discipline
- Weaknesses: Lack of elite finishing without Alaba and with aging Arnautović
Series History
- All‑Time Meetings: First competitive meeting
- Key Trend:
- Algeria historically struggles vs. compact European mid‑blocks
- Austria has a strong record vs. African sides in friendlies and qualifiers
Key Player Matchups
Riyad Mahrez (ALG) vs. Austria’s Left Side
Edge: Algeria Mahrez’s 1v1 ability and cut‑inside threat can trouble Austria’s fullbacks, especially with Alaba unavailable.
Marcel Sabitzer (AUT) vs. Algeria’s Midfield
Edge: Austria Sabitzer’s long‑range shooting and late runs into the box are a major threat against Algeria’s inconsistent midfield tracking.
Ismaël Bennacer (ALG) vs. Konrad Laimer (AUT)
Edge: Even Bennacer dictates tempo; Laimer disrupts it. This matchup may decide midfield control.
Marko Arnautović (AUT) vs. Algeria’s Center‑Backs
Edge: Austria Arnautović’s physicality and hold‑up play can expose Algeria’s defensive gaps.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Algeria | Austria | Edge |
| Avg. Possession | 47% | 55% | Austria |
| Goals per Match | 1.0 | 1.4 | Austria |
| Goals Allowed | 1.2 | 0.6 | Austria |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 86% | Austria |
| Set‑Piece Goals | Moderate | High | Austria |
| Defensive Errors | High | Low | Austria |
Austria holds clear advantages in structure, possession, and defensive reliability.
Betting Trends
- Austria has conceded 1 or fewer goals in 8 of their last 10
- Algeria has scored in 7 of their last 9
- Austria matches have gone under 2.5 in 6 of their last 9
- Algeria has conceded first in 5 of their last 7
- Austria unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 competitive matches
MATCH ODDS
Algeria + 275
Austria + 265
Draw + 100
Over 1.5 – 135 Under 1.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 26, 2026
