Prediction Saudi Arabia vs Algeria 2025 – Betting Tips for the Friendly International on 18/11/2025

Match preview: Saudi Arabia host tough, in-form Algeria in Jeddah

The Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah will stage an intriguing friendly between Saudi Arabia and Algeria on 18/11/2025. Saudi Arabia arrive with a mixed but competitive sequence — recent results include narrow wins over Côte d'Ivoire and North Macedonia, plus a 3-2 victory away in Indonesia. Their latest formline shows an alternating pattern of wins and draws punctuated by a few losses, reflecting a side that can produce moments of attacking quality but remains inconsistent over 90 minutes. Algeria, by contrast, come to Saudi Arabia with momentum: a string of convincing victories — including a 3-1 success over Zimbabwe in their most recent fixture — and only a single defeat in the last ten matches. That sort of stability gives the visitors a psychological edge heading into this friendly.

Tactical notes and statistical edge

Statistically Algeria carry more attacking firepower in the sample we have: a higher average of total shots and shots on target, and a superior attacks-per-match figure. Saudi Arabia look solid at home defensively in the smaller sample, conceding fewer at home and registering a couple of clean sheets. Both teams have registered goals and conceded across fixtures, and head-to-head history, limited as it is, favors Saudi Arabia from a 2018 friendly result — but that outcome is outdated given both teams have evolved significantly since then. Individual performances from recent matches also matter: Saleh Abu Al-Shamat earned best-player recognition for Saudi Arabia in their win over Côte d'Ivoire, while Baghdad Bounedjah led the line for Algeria in their win over Zimbabwe. Expect a competitive tempo, with Saudi seeking to leverage home support and Algeria aiming to impose their recent attacking rhythm.

Betting suggestion

Given the balance of form, offensive numbers and recent results, the pick for a single-market recommendation is a 1X2 selection in favor of Algeria to win. Algeria’s run of victories and their higher shot and attack metrics suggest they can break down Saudi’s home resistance in a friendly where rotation is likely but intensity remains high. This is not a call for heavy staking — friendlies are unpredictable and both sides have shown they can score and concede — but Algeria represents the clearer value choice in the match result market.

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