AFCON Qualification · Sunday 8 July 1979 · Tripoli, Libya

Libya
1–0
Algeria

Libya 1–0 Algeria (8 Jul 1979): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is meeting number 11 between Libya and Algeria.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Libya 2 wins, Algeria 6, 2 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Algeria 3–1 Libya on 24 June 1979 (AFCON Qualification).
  • Libya won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
  • Algeria won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Libya 1467, Algeria 1633 — Algeria were favourites.

Libya: last 5 matches

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Algeria: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Algeria3–1Libya24 Jun 1979 · AFCON Qualification
  • Algeria2–1Libya18 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
  • Libya1–0Algeria12 Mar 1978 · International Friendly
  • Algeria2–0Libya1 Nov 1976 · International Friendly
  • Libya1–0Algeria10 Sep 1976 · International Friendly
  • Libya0–1Algeria8 Sep 1976 · International Friendly