USM Alger vs Orapa United Prediction: The hosts will maintain their decent run on their ground

USM Alger could have defended their CAF Champions League title last season but opted out of the competition because of their inability to play against RSB Berkane of Morocco. The hosts will face off against Botswana at the 5 July Stadium on Wednesday, hoping to win this title this time. 

The Usmists have been pretty decent since the season began, and they’ll be poised to start strong in this competition. They have lost two games in all competitions this campaign and have kept nine clean sheets in ten games. 

USM Alger didn’t have a smooth sail in their qualifying round, as they had to score twice to overturn a goal deficit against Stade Tunisien on their home turf. 

The 2023 champions are one of the favorites to triumph in this competition, and we can see them getting to the final this season. 

The guests will play their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup group games for the first time since promotion. Orapa United, who wrapped up their season in 10th spot and have managed two wins in six games this campaign, have had a poor start.

Orapa United were lucky to have secured a spot in this tournament after knocking out Zimbabwe-based Dynamos Harare FC on (3-1) penalty win. 

Dimitar Pantev's men have no pedigree in this competition, and they have been tipped to finish bottom of the log. 

USM Alger have a way of getting things done in this competition, and with their run last season, we expect them to be stronger here. On the other hand, Orapa United will play their first-ever continental group game, and they lack the experience to thrive in this group.

USM Alger have massive home support, and despite being the champions in 2023, we expect them to win and score more than two goals here for 2.01.

The guests stand no chance; bet on home correct score of (3-0) for 4.40.

We anticipate more than two goals here for 1.84.

Good luck!