Olympique Akbou vs NC Magra Prediction: This game could get both ways but the hosts are our favorite pick

Olympique Akbou will square off with NC Magra at the Stade UMA Bejaia Friday. The Soummam Lions will play their first-ever league game on their ground against an established NC Magra team. The hosts are the favourite on paper; however, the guests' side won't bow without a fight. 

Moez Bououkaz men have been consistent over the years, becoming among the few teams to have achieved five successive promotions. Olympique Akbou is a football club based in Akbou and were playing in the 7th tier league in 2018.

Last season, they gained promotion to the professional league after going unbeaten for twenty-six games at some point in the division. 

The Soummam Lions have won twelve consecutive home games, and they are keen to maintain such a record here. 

The guests escaped relegation last season, picking up thirty-eight points from a possible ninety. NC Magra drawn the second most games in the league and finished in 11th place. 

The visitors have not really lived up to expectations since gaining promotion, and we think they’ll struggle this campaign. 

NC Magra were one of the best teams on the road last season, picking up seventeen points from a combined forty-five. 

Both sides meet for the first time, with the visitors standing a better chance here due to their experience in the division. Olympique Akbou can't be totally written off, especially when they've knocked out two division-one sides in cup games over the years. Olympique are less superior to the visitors and have played in Divisions below over the years. 

Olympique Akbou have been active in the transfer market and have acquired the services of an experienced coach. We think they’ll at least secure a point here; bet on a home win or draw and over 1.5 goals 1.81.

We expect both teams to score No here for 1.70.

This game will end in a share of the spoils before the break for 1.92.

Good luck!