What is Algeria's record against Saudi Arabia?

Algeria has never won against Saudi Arabia in their seven past meetings, with Saudi Arabia having four wins and three draws.

When did Algeria and Saudi Arabia first play?

The two national teams first met in a friendly match on February 21, 1984.

Can Algeria finally beat Saudi Arabia?

While history shows no Algerian victories, football always offers a chance to change the outcome in future matches.

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Algeria's Historic Jinx: Can They Beat Saudis?

18 Nov

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Summary

Saudi Arabia leads Algeria with 4 wins and 3 draws.
Algeria has never secured a victory against Saudi Arabia.
The teams first met in a friendly in 1984.

Algeria's Historic Jinx: Can They Beat Saudis?

The upcoming friendly between Algeria and Saudi Arabia carries significant historical weight, as the Fennecs have never defeated the Green Falcons. Their rivalry began in the early 1980s, with Saudi Arabia securing the first win in a 1984 friendly. Subsequent matches in the 1980s and 1990s, including during the Arab Games and Arab Cup, saw further Saudi victories or draws, with Algeria failing to register a win.

Across seven total matches, the record shows four wins for Saudi Arabia and three draws, underscoring a historical challenge for the Algerian side. The most recent encounter in May 2018 also resulted in a Saudi victory, reinforcing their consistent dominance in this fixture.

As Algeria prepares for their next clash, the team, led by Vladimir Petkovic, is determined to overturn this unfavorable history. While past results have not favored Algeria, the unpredictable nature of football offers a chance for a new narrative to be written, with fans eagerly anticipating a potential first win against their long-standing rivals.