CR Belouizdad vs MC Alger Prediction: The hosts can’t afford to drop points against the league leaders

On Sunday, CR Belouizdad will face off against MC Alger in what happens to be the biggest game of the season at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962. The home side have turned their fortunes around with five games of unbeaten runs but have a tough hurdle to overcome when they host a decent MC Alger side tomorrow. 

Last five games: WWDWW

Marcos Paqueta got his side firing again with four wins in their previous five games—CR Belouizdad head here with a deserving victory over ES Setif on the road. The defending champions continue to get the better of their opponents and have worked their way back to the top half of the standings. 

CR Belouizdad moved to 5th on the log, with ten points behind the league leaders. 

Since the arrival of the Brazilian coach, CR Belouizdad have won three and lost a game on their ground. 

Last five games: WWWDD

The Mouloudians are unbeaten in their previous ten matches but are without a win in their last two games. MC Alger have now gone two games without a victory for the first time this season; however, they still maintain their lead at the top of the log. MC Alger head here with a (1-1) share of the spoils against a solid JS Saoura side. The visitors became the only team to have gone toe to toe with the Mouloudians on their ground this campaign. 

Patrice Beaumelle's men settled for a share of the spoils against their opponent but will test themselves against the only remaining delicate side tomorrow. The Doyens are flying high in the division with a win, a share of the spoils, and three wins away from home this season. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, MC Alger have won six while CR Belouizdad have won six with eight games ending in a deadlock—CR Belouizdad's hopes of defending their title lie in their performance against the Doyens. A victory here will reduce the visitors' lead at the top and give Belouizdad the edge with three outstanding games. On the other hand, MC Alger have reduced their tempo in their previous two matches, especially since losing their best player, Youcef Belaili, to the AFCON Tournament. 

The hosts must prove themselves against the firing darts of the Mouloudians tomorrow; to do that, they have to avoid any errors. We expect the home side to end the opponent's unbeaten run here; bet on home win either half for 1.82.

We expect both sides to get a goal apiece for 2.21.

We think Belouizdad will get the first goal here for 1.83.

Good luck!