USM Alger vs Saint Eloi Lupopo Prediction: Expect fewer goals here

The CAF Confederation Cup kicks off with USM Alger locking horns with Congo-based Saint Eloi Lupopo at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 on Sunday. The home side are among the oldest teams in the Algerian professional league, gracing this competition for the third in their history. On the other hand, the visitors head into this competition group stage for the first time since 2006.

The Red One secured the ticket to the CAF confederation group stage after knocking out Cape Town City on (a 1-0) aggregate. USM Alger are flying high in their league this season with seven wins, four draws and four defeats in the last fifteen games. USM Alger was a finalist in the 2015 CAF champions league but are yet to triumph in this competition.

USM Alger have a great squad that can compete with any side in this tournament, and we hope they make it to the finals.

The Railmen head into this competition for the first time, reaching the group stage for the second time since 2006. They eliminated Burundi-based RC de Kadiogo in the qualifying round on (a 2-0) aggregate.

Saint Eloi Lupopo have commenced their league in great form this season, winning seven, sharing the spoils once and losing twice over the last ten games. They are second on the spot but haven’t played any competitive games since last December.

USM Alger are far superior to the visitors; however, Saint Eloi Lupopo displayed some defensive strength during their qualifying round. We know how tough it is to win away from home in this tournament, and we are confident the home side won’t lose here; bet on a home win for 1.58.

We don’t expect goals to flow in this game as the visitors will most definitely sit back all day; bet on a total under 2.5 goals for 1.70.

Bet on BTTS no for 1.60.

Good luck!