Preview:Algeria vs. Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups

Algeria welcome fellow heavyweights Cameroon to the Stade Mustapha Tchaker for the conclusion of their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie.

The hosts are 90 minutes away from reaching the finish line as they carry a narrow advantage from the first leg into Tuesday's clash in Blida.

Match preview

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Algeria secured a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in a hard-fought contest at the Limbe Stadium on Friday.

Islam Slimani opened the scoring five minutes shy of the break and that was enough to get the job done for Djamel Belmadi's men.

The Desert Warriors have snapped a three-game winless streak as they seek to make up for a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations campaign.

Yet to taste defeat on home turf in over three years, Tuesday's hosts are in pole position to edge out their opponents and confirm their place in Qatar.

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Cameroon have it all to do in this one as they failed to make home advantage count last time out.

The Indomitable Lions had the majority of the ball possession and territorial dominance but failed to find the cutting edge in attack.

Rigobert Song's men remain the African side with the most appearances at this level, and that experience could come in handy in such a crucial period.

Having also failed to qualify for the last edition in Russia, Tuesday's visitors currently run the risk of missing out on consecutive World Cups for the first time since 1978.

Team News

Vincent Aboubakar came off at half time with a minor injury scare last time out, but the forward is expected to back in time for Tuesday's clash.

Zambo Anguissa remains sidelined with a muscle injury, and the 26-year-old will be a big miss for Cameroon in their rescue mission.

Islam Slimani grabbed his 40th international goal on Friday and continues to extend his lead at the top of the all-time scoring charts.

Djamel Belmadi switched to a 3-4-3 system for the first leg, but we expect him to revert to his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation for this one.

Algeria possible starting lineup:

M'Bolhi; Bensebaini, Bedrane, Mandi, Atal; Zerrouki, Bennacer; Feghouli, Belaili, Mahrez; Slimani

Cameroon possible starting lineup:

A.Onana; Fai, Castelletto, Ngadeu, Tolo; Hongla, Oum Gouet, Toko Ekambi, J.Onana; Choupo-Moting, Aboubakar

We say: Algeria 2-1 Cameroon

The game promises to be an enthralling affair with goals at both ends. That said, we fancy Algeria to narrowly edge out Cameroon and confirm their place in the hat for the World Cup.