Algeria vs Zambia
head-to-head record
- Algeria wins
- 9
- Draws
- 3
- Zambia wins
- 5
17 meetings, 1977 to 2026Goals: Algeria 24, Zambia 13
Algeria and Zambia have met 17 times since 1977. Algeria have won 9, Zambia 5, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 25 September 2026, when Algeria won 3–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
The 17 meetings have produced 37 goals, 2.18 per game. The biggest win is Algeria’s 5–0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 2019. Algeria are unbeaten in the last three meetings (2 wins, 1 draw).
Who has won more, Algeria or Zambia?
All matches17 matches
Competitive15 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Algeria 24, Zambia 132.18 per game
- First meeting
- Algeria 2–0 ZambiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 9 Jun 1977
- Most recent
- Algeria 3–1 ZambiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 25 Sept 2026
- Algeria’s biggest win
- Algeria 5–0 ZambiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 14 Nov 2019
- Zambia’s biggest win
- Zambia 3–1 AlgeriaWorld Cup qualifying, 2 Sept 2017
- Most goals in a meeting
- Zambia 3–3 AlgeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 25 Mar 2021
- Current run
- Algeria unbeaten in 3
- Biggest upset
- Algeria 0–1 ZambiaWorld Cup qualifying, 5 Sept 2017Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 25%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Algeria 1840 (29th), Zambia 1558 (92nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Algeria3Zambia1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
- Zambia3Algeria3
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Lusaka, Zambia
- Algeria5Zambia0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Blida, Algeria
- Algeria0Zambia1
World Cup qualifying
Constantine, Algeria
- Zambia3Algeria1
World Cup qualifying
Lusaka, Zambia
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Algeria win and drops with every Zambia 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
6 matches
501
AlgeriaDrawsZambia
In Zambia's home games
6 matches
312
AlgeriaDrawsZambia
At neutral venues
5 matches
122
AlgeriaDrawsZambia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Algeria | Draws | Zambia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7–4 |
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13–6 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1–2 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 | 7 | |
| 1980s | 5 | 6 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 1 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 3 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 10 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Algeria | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22009 | 22017 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 41985 to 1996 | 31986 to 1997 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 11 March 1986 to 14 January 1996.
Top scorers in Algeria vs Zambia
- 1Brian MwilaZambia2
- 2Rafik SaïfiAlgeria2
- 3Tedj BensaoulaAlgeria2
Scorer records exist for 8 of the 17 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Algeria and Zambia played each other?
17 times, starting on 9 June 1977. 15 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Algeria and Zambia?
Algeria, with 9 wins to 5. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Algeria vs Zambia?
Algeria’s 5–0 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 14 November 2019 in Blida.
When did Algeria and Zambia last play?
On 25 September 2026 in Tizi Ouzou, when Algeria won 3–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Algeria and Zambia?
In 15 competitive matches, Algeria have 8 wins, Zambia have 4, and 3 ended level.
Every Algeria vs Zambia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 3–1 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Tizi Ouzou, Algeria | |
| Zambia | 3–3 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Lusaka, Zambia | |
| Algeria | 5–0 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Blida, Algeria | |
| Algeria | 0–1 | Zambia | World Cup qualifying | Constantine, Algeria | |
| Zambia | 3–1 | Algeria | World Cup qualifying | Lusaka, Zambia | |
| Algeria | 1–0 | Zambia | World Cup qualifying | Blida, Algeria | |
| Zambia | 0–2 | Algeria | World Cup qualifying | Chililabombwe, Zambia | |
| Algeria | 0–1 | Zambia | Friendly | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (neutral) | |
| Zambia | 0–0 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Bloemfontein, South Africa (neutral) | |
| Algeria | 0–0 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Alexandria, Egypt (neutral) | |
| Zambia | 0–1 | Algeria | World Cup qualifying | Lusaka, Zambia | |
| Algeria | 2–0 | Zambia | World Cup qualifying | Algiers, Algeria | |
| Algeria | 0–2 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Tripoli, Libya (neutral) | |
| Algeria | 1–0 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Benghazi, Libya (neutral) | |
| Zambia | 0–3 | Algeria | Friendly | Lusaka, Zambia | |
| Zambia | 2–0 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Lusaka, Zambia | |
| Algeria | 2–0 | Zambia | 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
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.