JS Saoura vs ES Setif Prediction: Saoura eye first win this season

Stade 20 Août 1955 Béchar will be the venue for the round 4 Algeria Ligue 1 encounter between JS Saoura and ES Setif. The two teams are coming off a winless run. How will they approach this game?

JS Saoura continue to struggle this season and last time out against Olympique Akbou, they lost 2-1. In that game, JS Saoura took the lead before the break, with Kamel Belmiloud scoring for them. However, Ilyes Faical Haddouche's own goal leveled the score for Olympique Akbou, and Ali Haroun’s last-minute goal from the spot secured maximum points for their opponent. Heading into this game, JS Saoura remain winless in three matches, losing two and drawing one. The home team sit 15th in the standings, scoring two goals and conceding five. 

ES Setif are coming off their second consecutive draw and will look to secure a win here. Last time out, this team played Magra, having previously drawn CR Belouizdad in 0-0 encounters. However, the visiting team enter the new season with a 1-0 win over El Bayadh, leaving them seated 6th in the league standings. In the meantime, ES Setif have an unbeaten run of seven matches in all competitions, winning four and drawing three. 

Saoura have not lived up to expectations and will look to be at their best here. While ES Setif have been unbeaten this season, their offensive performance have been below par. With reliance on defensive play here, this game is shaping up to be tight. However, at home, I believe JS Saoura have a chance to end their woes, picking their first win of the season against a familiar, difficult opponent.