There are many reasons for thinking that the Slovenians will prove too strong for their opponents at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. For a start, they finished comfortably ahead of Poland and Czech Republic in qualifying, while Matjaz Kek's team also beat Slovakia home and away to finish second in the group. It's worth noting that just four goals were conceded in ten games and the central defence partnership of Cesar and Suler will be out in force once again.

Slovenia also beat Russia twice in the play-offs to reach South Africa, while their opponents were slightly lucky to edge out Egypt to claim their place in the finals. Algeria have looked pretty shaky in some of their friendly matches, most especially when losing 3-0 to Republic of Ireland. Manager Rabah Saadane is looking for improvement, although the Desert Foxes just don't have the attacking players to make an impact and could be second best in this match.

PREDICTION: SLOVENIA TO WIN @ 2.20 WITH BWIN