CS Constantine vs ES Ben Aknoun Prediction: The hosts should be careful against a deadly travelling side

CS Constantine will strive to bounce and reduce MC Alger's lead at the top when they host ES Ben Aknoun at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium on Friday. The home side must be wary of the visitors, who have been decent in recent games. 

Last five games: WWLDW

The Smurfs returned to winning ways with their commanding performance against US Souf. Despite missing some key players and being reduced to ten men at the break, CS Constantine scored four times against US Souf while conceding just once. The result came after their disappointing display against Us Biskra on their ground. CS Constantine were the better side, and they utilized most of their chances. CS Constantine have been remarkable on their ground this season and have picked up four points from a combined fifteen on the road. 

Last five games: LDDWD

Bilel Dziri's men continued their quest to surviving relegation this season as they held ES Setif on the road. ES Ben Aknoun didn’t have more of the ball but fired more shots on target than the home side. The (1-1) stalemate was another testament that Bilel comrades are ready to do anything to survive this season. 

Before, ES Ben Aknoun pulled a surprise performance against MC Oran, scoring twice while the visitors responded once. The hosts have stepped up their game in recent weeks with four games without a defeat. ES Ben Aknoun moved to 14th on the log with eight points from a combined thirty-six. 

ES Ben Aknoun will have to be at their best to prevent the host side from scoring, which is likely to happen.

CS Constantine have been solid in recent games and head here with a decent performance in their win over US Souf. At the same time, ES Ben Aknoun pulled a surprise stalemate against a stiff ES Setif side. CS Constantine have not really been at their best on their ground lately, but they’ll surely win this one. Regardless of how confident we think the hosts will come on top, we’d rather settle for goals here; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.98.

We expect CS Constantine to win before the break for 1.74.

For a BTTS at 3.26, this might look risky, but a good deal here.

Good luck!