CS Constantine vs USM Alger Prediction: The hosts can’t afford to lose back-to-back games

CS Constantine will square off against the unbeaten USM Alger at the Stade Ben Abdelmalek Ramdhan Stadium on Friday with the aim of maintaining their decent home run. However, CS Constantine, who lost a few days ago, will strive to flip the script on their group. 

Last five matches: WWLWL

Kheireedine Madoui's men suffered their second loss of the season, losing with just a goal in the final seconds of the game. CS Constantine were about to celebrate a stalemate after their decent defensive performance until the hosts found the back of the net in the 92nd minute to secure all the points. 

The Smurfs dropped to second spot on the standing following their recent defeat. CS Constantine have secured fifteen points from a combined twenty-seven, scoring ten and conceding eight. CS Constantine have won three and lost twice over their previous five home games. 

Last five games: DWDDW 

The Usmists are one of the two sides yet to taste defeat this campaign, heading here with a comfortable victory over JS Saoura on their home turf. Despite the absence of some of their key players, USM Alger scored twice to amass all the points. The victory ended their back-to-back stalemate against ASO Chlef and JS Kabylie. 

Things have not been rosy for them in front of goal, marching here with six goals in eight matches. 

USM Alger have had a decent run in the league so far and have now gone eight games without a defeat. Nabil Maaloul's men are yet to lose any of their last four games away from home. 

CS Constantine have won seven while USM Alger have managed eight wins and five games ending in a tie over their previous twenty games. USM Alger have been up and running this campaign, heading here without a defeat in eight matches. USM Alger have managed to keep four consecutive clean sheets on the road this season. At the same time, CS Constantine lost their bearings for the second time since the league began, failing to take advantage of their chances against a tough opponent. CS Constantine are a top side, and after their recent defeat, they’ll invest all they have in securing the maximum points. 

CS Constantine were unable to execute their game plan in the recent game, and it’s obvious they missed the presence of some of their key players who were on international duty. Since they’ve lost twice already on the road, they’ll likely rely on their home advantage to secure points. This is a very delicate game, and both teams would be careful not to concede first; however, CS Constantine can’t afford to lose back-to-back games, and I'm backing them to at least secure a point here. Just because of how strong the guests have been in this campaign, it'd be safe to back the hosts to win or draw and score more than a goal.

USM Alger have had the best defense in the league this season, but we think the hosts will defile their solid tactical defense just before the break for 2.08.

A win for CS Constantine might surface here for 2.00.

Good luck!