ALG vs SEN Dream11 Team Prediction | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals

Potential Game Changers, and total Dream11 points earned in the tournament:

M’Baye Niang: 16.5
Baghdad Bounedjah: 12.5
Sadio Mane: 44.5
Riyad Mahrez: 33
Ismaila Sarr: 21.5
Youcef Belaili: 28.5
Idrissa Gueye: 28.5

Likely to score:

For Senegal: Sadio Mane, Idrissa Gueye, M’Baye Niang
For Algeria: Riyad Mahrez, Youcef Belaili, Ismael Bennacer

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Sadio Mane: The Liverpool winger needs no introduction, for he is now one of the best players in the world. The consistency he is playing with in the last two seasons, and his desire to win the African Cup glory for which he made his desire known that he would swap the Champions League medal with the African Cup of Nations title, makes his a hungry lion.

He has had a very good tournament as well, scoring goals and setting up his teammates whenever the situation demanded.

Spearheading @FootballSenegal ?#TotalAFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/iKIT5JjmRN

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 18, 2019

Season 2018-19 stats:

Games: 46
Minutes: 3836
Goals: 26
Assists: 02
Passing%: 79
Man of the Match: 08
Shots Per Goal: 2.3

Riyad Mahrez: Algeria may not have been here if not for his incredible efforts in the last game. The desire alone can take you only to a certain distance, but Mahrez seems to have both, the hunger to win titles and the temperament to produce the magical moments when the writing seems to be on the wall. The semi-final game against Nigeria was heading to the extra-time, but the former Premier League player of the season produced an almost perfect free-kick to settle the score in the 95^th minute.

You can be sure that he will have some impact on the game.

Riyad Mahrez IS the greatest Algerian footballer of all time. pic.twitter.com/vqeChO1GIl

— Dean Ammi (@AlgerianFooty) July 16, 2019

Season 2018-19 stats:

Games: 43
Minutes: 1800
Goals: 14
Assists: 04
Passing%: 83
Man of the Match: 05
Shots Per Goal: 2

Idrissa Gueye: He enjoys more freedom in this Senegal side than what he is allowed at Everton. And the impact is there to see on his team’s overall performance.

He is making more forward passes, and there is a threat of goal in him as well. Watch out for him as he can be rough as well when going for the tackles.

?? @IGanaGueye is the hero! His goal sends Senegal in to the #AFCON2019 semi-finals ?#PL @Everton pic.twitter.com/CCgaaa6Jgt

— Premier League (@premierleague) July 10, 2019

Season 2018-19 stats:

Games: 43
Minutes: 3565
Goals: 01
Assists: 03
Passing%: 85
Man of the Match: 02
Shots Per Goal: 0.7

Attributes:

Good close control
Tackling
Ball interception

Youcef Belaili: The 27-year-old has emerged as one of Algeria’s key players in this tournament. Playing on the left side of the midfield, he has chipped with two goals and is always a threat when on the ball.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations record:

Games: 05
Minutes: 447
Goals: 02
Passing%: 75
Man of the Match: 01
Shots Per Goal: 1.4

Attributes:

Key Passing
Concentration

Ismael Bennacer: He has been brilliant throughout the tournament, with or without the ball. His staggering 90% successful passing rate and more than one key passes per game, makes him one of the most important players for Algeria.

Season 2018-19 stats:

Games: 44
Minutes: 3497
Assists: 07
Passing%: 87
Man of the Match: 01
Shots Per Goal: 0.5

X-Factor: Ismaila Sarr and Senegal’s backline –

Sarr has been switching on and off for fat too many times to hold onto his place in the starting 11. But if his display from the bench in the last game is anything to go by, then, he can bring more flair and fluidity to this Senegal side.

While Senegal must find a way to keep things tight at the back in the absence of Kalidou Koulibaly.

Suggested combination:

ALG vs SEN Dream11 potential winner:
It’s the final and both the teams deserve to be here, and will definitely start the game as equal favorites to lift the coveted title.