ES Setif vs Paradou AC Prediction: The hosts will most definitely avoid defeat against their guests

As the Algerian Premier League continues to heat up, ES Setif will lock horns against Paradou AC in what promises to be an exciting game at the Stade du 8 Mai 1945 Stadium on Tuesday. The hosts would have to be at their best to secure the maximum points against one of the most formidable opponents on the road. 

Last five games: LWDWD

The Black Eagles claimed second place on the log despite their stalemate against JS Kabylie at home. ES Setif, shared the spoils in their second consecutive games on their home turf. After the toothless stalemate against MC Alger in a recent home clash, ES Setif lost their lead twice to split points against a resilient JS Kabylie team. Frankly, ES Setif have been poor this season, winning five of their last twelve league games. Réda Bendris's men are presently in second place on the log, picking up nineteen points from a combined thirty-six. 

ES Setif have won three and drawn three on their home turf this season. 

Last five games: LDDWD

The hosts have improved massively in recent games, even though they’ve managed just a win in six games. Paradou AC march here with a stalemate in their game against NC Magra. After their emphatic (4-0) victory over USM Khenchela, Paradou AC scored in the 85th minute to split points on the road. Paradou AC were the better side, and I think they deserved more than a point. 

Radhi Jaidi's men, who had a poor start to the season, are on the verge of turning their season around, heading here with four games without defeat. 

Paradou AC are one of the best-run teams in the continent, as they rely on Academy players to remain relevant in the division. 

Paradou AC have drawn three and lost once on the road this season. 

Interesting Facts

Paradou AC have played out a BTTS in five of their last six league matches. 

ES Setif are undefeated at home in the league since January 2024.

Paradou AC have scored in five of their last six away matches this season. 

Both teams have won five games apiece and three games ending in a tie over their previous thirteen meetings.

ES Setif lack concentration during games, and having watched them take the lead twice and lose them against JS Kabylie, I think Paradou AC will be more than capable of taking advantage of their weak defense. 

ES Setif win or draw and over 1.5 goals (1.70): The hosts haven’t lost any of their home league games since January, and I think they’ll be pretty solid.

Both teams to score (2.09): Even though the hosts are the favorite due to their solid performances on their home turf, I’m confident they won’t be able to keep a clean sheet.

Halftime Draw (2.00): I think the first forty-five minutes will be about both teams finding their rhythms, and I’m not sure a winner will emerge at the break.

Good luck!