FIFA 2026 World Cup - Algeria vs. Austria (Group J) Tips

Match Details

Date: 28/6/26 12:00PM

Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA.

Current Betting Odds

Algeria: $4.20

Draw: $2.20

Austria: $2.90

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We have Algeria vs. Austria predictions for the Group J match on Sunday, June 28 at 12:00pm at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

A close game is expected between Algeria and Australia, who both have a win and a loss in Group J, so this game will be crucial to their qualifying hopes.

Best Bet

Draw

Match Result

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$2.20

Algeria and Austria will probably be happy with a draw, which will likely be enough to quality for the Round of 32 with Jordan missing out from the group.

Nothing is guaranteed though, so they’ll be gunning for the win, but it’s tough to separate them based on form. Algeria lost 3-0 to Argentia before beating Jordan 2-1, and Austria won 3-1 against Jordan before losing 2-0 to some Lionel Messi magic against Argentina.

We give Austria the slight edge, as do World Cup betting markets at $2.90. However, most of the money has come for the draw, and it looks well-placed to cash for punters. There is little between them, so the draw is the most likely option.

Punters get $2.30 for the draw, which could firm to around $2.10 on game day, so we recommend taking the early price.

Same Game Multi Bet

Draw, Riyad Mahrez 2+ Shots, Michael Gregoritsch 3+ Shots, Under 2.5 Goals

SGM

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$10.50

Riyad Mahrez has yet to score at the 2026 World Cup, but he should have 2+ shots. Punters get $1.57 if he takes 2+ shots, and they don’t need to be on target.

The same goes for Michael Gregoritsch, who scored a goal in Austria’s opening match against Jordan and we have him pulling the trigger at least three times. The $1.83 odds are generous, so include him to boost World Cup SGM odds.

We have the game ending 0-0 or 1-1, so under 2.5 goals is another solid multi bet addition.

Value Bet

Draw 1-1

Correct Score

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$4.50

Algeria and Austria are good enough to score a goal each, so our value bet is a 1-1 draw.

It has been confidently backed into $4.50, which is on the shorter side of value, but it has a good chance of coming through for punters.

Our predictions have Algeria scoring first before Austria evens it up in the second half, so include Draw 1-1 in your FIFA World Cup picks.

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Daryl Curnow

Daryl is a professional punter and sports analyst with over 15 years of industry experience. After studying English at the University of Auckland, he began as a racing journalist before moving into full-time betting in 2009. Known for his sharp eye and deep market insight, Daryl specialises in horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, NFL, UFC, rugby, and US college sports - earning a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the game.