The last defeat of Algeria against their neighbours dated back to 20 January 2017, during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations which was hosted by Gabon.

The Maghreb derby between Algeria and Tunisia is one of the most enjoyable matches in Africa, due to the geographical proximity and historical relations between the two countries.

The first match between the two countries after their independence was played on 15 December 1963 at the Chedly Zouiten Stadium in Tunis and ended in a 0–0 draw.

[7][8] The two teams met again at the football tournament of the 1979 Mediterranean Games in Omiš, Yugoslavia, which ended in a 1–1 draw.

[9] In the football tournament of the 1983 Mediterranean Games in El Jadida, Morocco, Tunisia beat Algeria 3–2.

In the 92nd minute, Adlène Guedioura passed the ball inside the penalty area to Sofiane Hanni, who put it in the net of goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi, who was unable to stop it.