MC Alger vs MC Oran Prediction: This highly anticipated game will end in favour of the hosts

MC Alger will continue their mission of defending the Algerian League trophy when they face off against MC Oran at the Ali Ammar Stadium on Friday. The Mouloudians will be determined to get off to a flying start against an opponent who have been below par since the beginning of the season.

The Mouloudians have had tough fixtures since the season began. After kick-starting their league campaign against a solid Pardou AC side with a stalemate, MC Alger snatched all the points against the most successful team in the league on the road. More recently, they settled for a share of the spoils against a formidable CS Constantine team. 

MC Alger currently sits in fifth on the log, securing five points from a combined nine. 

MC Alger picked up their CAF Champions League group stage ticket this season after knocking out US Monastir in the qualifying round. 

Patrice Beaumelle's men have had a smooth run in this tournament on their ground, heading here without a defeat in eight games. 

The guests have had a slow start to this season, picking up four points from a combined nine. More recently, they failed to impress on their ground as they settled for a stalemate. After creating loads of chances against ASO Chlef, MC Oran split points in front of their home supporters. 

The Mouloudians fans have blamed coach Bouzidi for the tie as they feel his tactics and decisions cost them the maximum points on their home turf. 

Youcif Bouzidi men will be keen to respond positively on the road, and their experience might prove valuable in this encounter.

Over their previous thirteen meetings, MC Alger have won nine while MC Oran have managed four wins and seven games ending in a tie. MC Alger have started the season poorly as they have lost the lead in one of their last three games. After scoring first against CS Constantine, MC Alger conceded with six minutes to the end of the game. At the same time, MC Oran parted ways with coach Youcif Bouzidi following his poor start to the campaign.

The hosts will be keen to extend their three games unbeaten run against an opponent without a coach. We think MC Alger will likely get a halftime win here for 1.72.

We expect to see the home side win and score less than three goals for 1.89.

A correct score of (2-0) might surface here for 7.10.

Good luck!