Algeria vs Benin
head-to-head record
- Algeria wins
- 8
- Draws
- 1
- Benin wins
- 2
11 meetings, 1983 to 2019Goals: Algeria 26, Benin 13
Algeria and Benin have met 11 times since 1983. Algeria have won 8, Benin 2, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 9 September 2019, when Algeria won 1–0 in a friendly.
The 11 meetings have produced 39 goals, 3.55 per game. The biggest win is Algeria’s 6–2 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 1983.
Who has won more, Algeria or Benin?
All matches11 matches
Competitive8 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Algeria 26, Benin 133.55 per game
- First meeting
- Algeria 6–2 BeninAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 8 Apr 1983
- Most recent
- Algeria 1–0 BeninFriendly, 9 Sept 2019
- Algeria’s biggest win
- Algeria 6–2 BeninAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 8 Apr 1983
- Benin’s biggest win
- Benin 6–2 AlgeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 26 Apr 1983
- Most goals in a meeting
- Benin 6–2 AlgeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 26 Apr 1983
- Biggest upset
- Benin 6–2 AlgeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 26 Apr 1983Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 16%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Algeria 1840 (29th), Benin 1560 (90th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Algeria1Benin0
Friendly
Algiers, Algeria
- Benin1Algeria0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Cotonou, Benin
- Algeria2Benin0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Blida, Algeria
- Benin1Algeria3
World Cup qualifying
Porto-Novo, Benin
- Algeria3Benin1
World Cup qualifying
Blida, Algeria
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Algeria win and drops with every Benin win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Algeria's home games
7 matches
700
AlgeriaDrawsBenin
In Benin's home games
4 matches
112
AlgeriaDrawsBenin
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Algeria | Draws | Benin | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13–10 |
| Friendly | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7–1 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 | 16 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2010s | 5 | 12 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Algeria | Benin |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 61997 to 2018 | 12018 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 71997 to 2018 | 21983 to 1997 |
Questions answered
How many times have Algeria and Benin played each other?
11 times, starting on 8 April 1983. 8 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Algeria and Benin?
Algeria, with 8 wins to 2. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Algeria vs Benin?
Algeria’s 6–2 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 8 April 1983 in Algiers.
When did Algeria and Benin last play?
On 9 September 2019 in Algiers, when Algeria won 1–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Algeria and Benin?
In 8 competitive matches, Algeria have 5 wins, Benin have 2, and 1 ended level.
Every Algeria vs Benin result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 1–0 | Benin | Friendly | Algiers, Algeria | |
| Benin | 1–0 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Algeria | 2–0 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Blida, Algeria | |
| Benin | 1–3 | Algeria | World Cup qualifying | Porto-Novo, Benin | |
| Algeria | 3–1 | Benin | World Cup qualifying | Blida, Algeria | |
| Algeria | 2–1 | Benin | Friendly | Algiers, Algeria | |
| Algeria | 4–0 | Benin | Friendly | Algiers, Algeria | |
| Algeria | 2–0 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Algiers, Algeria | |
| Benin | 1–1 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Benin | 6–2 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Algeria | 6–2 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Algiers, Algeria |
Recent form
Algeria
- Wv NigerFriendly2–1Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Dat BurundiAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–2Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv ZambiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying3–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lv SwitzerlandWorld Cup0–2Thu 2 Jul 2026
- Dv AustriaWorld Cup3–3Sat 27 Jun 2026
Benin
- Lat ArgentinaFriendly0–3Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Wv MauritaniaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Dat Burkina FasoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat TogoFriendly1–5Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Dv NigerFriendly1–1Fri 5 Jun 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.