Head-to-head· This is the second meeting between these nations in the World Cup. In 2011, Dominican Republic won 3-0, conceding only 42 points in these three sets combined.
· In other major competitions, these countries on two other occasions. Dominican Republic won in straight sets at the 2012 Olympic Games and 2013 World Grand Prix.
· In these three matches, Algeria have never more than 20 points in a single set.
Dominican Republic· Dominican Republic are on a two-match losing streak. They last lost three in a row in 2011.
· Their most recent loss was a 3-0 defeat against China. Eighteen of Dominican Republic's 27 total losses in the World Cup have now come in straight sets.
· Dominican Republic have now lost 18 World Cup matches in straight sets against only four wins by a 3-0 score line.
· Dominican Republic had four top scorers in their last match against China on Friday, scoring eight points each: Erasma Moreno Martinez, Yonkaira Paola Peña Isabel, Gina Altagracia Mambru Casilla, Brayelin Elizabeth Martinez.
Algeria· Algeria lost 3-0 to Japan on Friday.
· They are still seeking to win their first set at the 2015 World Cup. Their only set win in their last 17 World Cup matches came in a 3-1 win against Kenya in 2011.
· Algeria hope to clinch their second World Cup win (in their 21st match) after that 3-1 victory over Kenya in 2011.