Constantine vs ASO Chlef Prediction: Home turf advantage will be a boost for Constantine

Constantine and ASO Chlef are set to clash at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui in the 18th round of Algeria Ligue 1. Assessing their recent form, both teams possess the capability to secure a victory, but the hosts are considered the favorites. Meanwhile, considering ASO Chlef's triumph in the previous encounter, the question arises whether they can replicate their success in this upcoming match.

Constantine aims to rebound in this match following a 2-0 defeat in the recent Algeria Ligue 1 encounter against MC Alger. During that game, Constantine conceded goals in both halves, with Zakaria Naidji and Kheiredine Merzougui finding the net for MC Alger. Constantine has faced challenges in preventing their opponents from scoring lately, despite managing to convert their own scoring opportunities.

Analyzing their last six games, Constantine has experienced defensive vulnerabilities in six of them, while also successfully finding the back of the net in five matches. Despite these defensive struggles, in the league standings, the hosts currently occupy the 4th position with 27 points earned from 17 matches. They are positioned three points away from Confederation Cup qualification.

ASO Chlef enters this match on a positive note, securing a 2-1 victory in their recent Algeria Ligue 1 encounter against Ben Aknoun. Abderrahmane Bourdim opened the scoring for ASO Chlef in the 25th minute of the first half, but Ben Aknoun leveled the scores just before halftime with a 42nd-minute goal from Abderrahmane Hachoud. The winning goal for ASO Chlef came in the 73rd minute of the second half, with the initial goal-scorer Bourdim assisting Toufik Addadi.

Despite the recent win, ASO Chlef's attacking players have faced challenges in scoring goals, managing only 4 in their last 6 matches. Additionally, during these fixtures, ASO Chlef has conceded a total of 7 goals. In the league standings, the visitors currently occupy the 12th spot with 20 points earned from 17 league matches.

The two teams have demonstrated competitiveness this season, but considering the side that appears more stable, the preference is for the hosts. Despite ASO Chlef's optimism stemming from their previous victory in this fixture, the challenges of playing away may pose a significant obstacle for them. Consequently, in a match where the hosts are expected to assert dominance, I anticipate a 2-0 home win for Constantine.