Germany - Algeria: Three decades of feud 0
Germany is rated superior to Algeria.
Algeria coach Vahid Halihodzic, before the big match, emphasized that this North African country had never forgotten the feud in the 1982 World Cup group stage, in which West Germany contributed to causing them to leave in frustration.
To date, Espana 1982 is still the only clash between Germany (then West Germany) and Algeria.
Germany ranked first in Group G with 7 points, without losing a match.
Algeria’s coach using old hatred to motivate his players is a reasonable measure.
Captain Philipp Lahm said Germany currently has very good cohesion and could rank higher than third place in the last two World Cups.
In the knockout round, even a small mistake can be very costly, so Germany cannot underestimate their opponents.
Coach Joachim Low does not have the services of striker Lukas Podolski due to injury.
Statistical
Algeria met Germany once in the 1982 World Cup with a 2-1 win.
That was also Algeria’s only win when meeting European representatives in the World Cup (lost three, drew four).
Expected starting lineup
