TP Mazembe vs MC Alger Prediction: This game won’t produce many goals as both teams will prioritize defense

TP Mazembe will welcome the Algerian-based football club at the Stade du TP Mazembe on Tuesday. Despite their internal struggles, the home team will be hopeful of securing passage to the next phase. At the same time, the guests will be poised for the second star on their crest as they aim to add to their remarkable 1976 triumph. 

The Ravens, who are the third most successful team in the CAF Champions League, booked their ticket to this round after knocking out Red Arrows in the qualifying round. 

The Ravens, who found themselves in one of the most challenging situations this season after being banned by FIFA, will play this game without four key players. They have not been able to sign players this season, and few of their players have left. Regardless, they have managed to win four consecutive games in the league. 

TP Mazembe are a tough side on their ground, and you’d have to be at your best to even score against them. 

The Dean march here after their decent performance against US Monastir on the road. Since then, they have been formidable until their recent loss at home against CR Belouizdad. 

Patrice Beaumelle's men have had difficult fixtures since the season began and played against the top teams in their league.

MC Alger have won this competition once but head here for the first time since 2021. 

TP Mazembe have won once and drawn a game against MC Alger over their last two meetings. TP Mazembe have not been able to sign players due to the FIFA ban but have adjusted since the start of this campaign. They’ll face off against the Algerian Champions, and it won’t be business as usual. 

One thing about African football clubs is that home sides always perform better regardless of how poor they might be. So we expect to see a more cagey game here with just a goal for 2.45.

I also expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate for 1.95.

This game will produce more goals after the break for 2.20.

Good luck!