Match: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group E Final Teams: Equatorial Guinea (Home, 4th, 0 points) vs Algeria (Away, 1st, 6 points) Date and Time: December 31, 2025, 00:00 (Beijing Time) Venue: Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Morocco (Neutral Ground) Recent Form and Ranking Analysis: Equatorial Guinea (Home): Poor form, with two consecutive losses in the group stage, eliminating them from the competition. The team has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses in their last 10 matches. Algeria (Away): Excellent form, with a superior squad and consistent performance. Recent Performance: Algeria, known as the "African Lions," has demonstrated their championship pedigree, securing the top spot in the group with two consecutive victories. Head-to-Head and Psychological Advantage: Historical Record: Algeria holds a significant advantage over Equatorial Guinea, having won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 official encounters. Prediction: Algeria's superior squad, consistent form, and balanced tactics make them highly likely to win away. Equatorial Guinea, despite their defensive resilience, struggles with attacking deficiencies and financial difficulties, making it difficult for them to withstand Algeria's offensive pressure. The final outcome will depend on Algeria's attacking efficiency (breaking through Equatorial Guinea's defensive setup) and Equatorial Guinea's defensive resilience (holding their ground). With a handicap of half a goal to one goal and mid-level water odds, the handicap has not changed compared to previous seasons. The odds have not changed. The high draw odds and the need to guard against an away win are notable. Recommendation: Equatorial Guinea to receive a handicap of half a goal to one goal (the draw is likely). Score prediction: 1-1, 1-2, 2-2