MC Oran vs USM Alger Prediction: The guests won't present themselves as a scapegoat against the hosts

On Tuesday, MC Oran will be keen to keep the ball rolling when they face off against a wounded USM Alger at the Stade Ahmed Zabana Stadium. The hosts, who have won four consecutive games on their ground, can't afford to drop points in their quest to remain in the league, while the visitors' dream of playing in the CAF Champions League might be in danger. 

Last five games: DLWDW

Youcef Bouzidi's men defied all odds in their recent match, securing the maximum points against ES Setif. MC Oran recorded their biggest win since 2022, scoring four while conceding once against a robust opposition. The result came after their toothless stalemate against US Biskra on the road.

Despite their recent run, MC Oran might be on their way to Division Two if they fail to rack up points with five games remaining. MC Oran's last five games have ended in two draws, a defeat and two wins. They have really made a massive statement in recent games but still remain in the relegation zone. 

MC Oran have won five, drawn three and lost four on their ground this season. 

Last five games: WWDWL

The Usmists' five-game undefeated run ended with a defeat on the road against League Champions away from home. USM Alger handed the trophy to MC Alger with four games to wrap up the season. The league leaders scored once before the break to amass all the points as USM Alger managed just a shot at goal. 

USM Alger failed in their attempt to close the gap at the top of the podium following their recent results. USM Alger moved to the fifth spot on the log but could attain fourth place with a victory over their opponent here. The guests have picked up thirty-nine points from a possible sixty-nine, scoring thirty while conceding twenty-three. USM Alger have won four, lost six, and drawn once away from home this season. 

MC Oran have won four while USM Alger have recorded seven wins and nine games ending in a tie over their previous twenty meetings. Since 2013, no visiting team has won away from home between both teams. MC Oran are in dire straits as the relegation battle continues, and anything aside from the maximum points might cost them in the long run. MC Oran have won four consecutive games on their ground, and that’s the only thing that can guarantee them a stay in the league. At the same time, USM Alger lost their momentum as they were booed by their fans against MC Alger on the road. They stand a chance to play continental football this season, provided they win their next two matches. 

It’s a challenging game for the struggling visitors, and we think the hosts will continue their decent home run, but we dont think they'll keep a clean sheet: bet on BTTS for 2.45.

We expect both teams to get a halftime stalemate here for 2.06.

MC Oran are the closest to securing the maximum points; bet on a home win for 1.62.

Good luck!