MC Alger vs CR Belouizdad Prediction: I think this highly anticipated Algerian Derby will end in favour of the hosts

Two of the top teams in the history of the competition will face off at the Stade du 5 Juillet Stadium. MC Alger will continue their mission of defending the Algerian League title when they face off against CR Belouizdad tomorrow. The Mouloudians will strive to avenge their cup loss against their opponent in front of their home audience on Wednesday. 

Last five matches: WWDDW

The Dean extended their unbeaten league run to nine, scoring once against MC El Bayadh to cart away the maximum points. After a difficult time breaking down the host team, MC Alger scored from their first shot at goal in the second half, which was enough to earn them all the points despite being a man down. 

Patrice Beaumelle's men have had difficult fixtures since the season began and only have one more top-four team to play after this encounter. They’ve been decent and kept it simple lately after scoring a goal in each of six meetings.

MC Alger currently occupy second place on the log, scoring seven and conceding three. Patrice Beaumelle's men have been below par on their home turf, winning once and sharing the spoils in three games. 

Last five matches: DLDLW

The Red and White have had one of their worst starts to this campaign, marching here with seven points from a combined twenty-one. The former Algerian league champion, CR Belouizdad, presently sit at the bottom of the log—a sad thing to behold. 

Corentin Martin's men head here with their first victory of the season as they defeated the newly promoted ES Mostaganem side. The Red and White scored more than a goal for the first time since June.  

CR Belouizdad have managed just a win over their last five away games this season.

Over their previous twenty meetings, MC Alger have won four while CR Belouizdad have managed six wins and ten games ending in a tie. CR Belouizdad have started the season poorly, winning once in seven league games. It was a run inspired by their indecisive display in front of goal and lack of concentration at the back. On the other hand, MC Alger have been slightly above average compared to their nearly perfect run last campaign. MC Alger have been shy in front of goal, scoring seven in over eight matches in the league. 

Form doesn’t count in this evenly contested derby, and MC Alger, who have been unbeaten this season, must be careful not to underestimate their opponent. CR Belouizdad will be poised to prove a point here, but we trust the hosts to defend well and take their chances. 

I personally think MC Alger are better, and considering they play on their home turf, I will back them to at least pick up a point here. My reason is that they have managed just a win at home this season and have settled for three stalemates on their home turf.

This fixture have yielded less than a goal in over six meetings, and I think a total of under 1.5 goals will surface here for 2.27.

I also think both teams will play with caution at the break, and the second half might witness a goal.

Good luck!