Saoura vs Constantine Prediction: History could repeat itself

In Round 19 of Algeria Ligue 1, Saoura and Constantine are set to clash at Stade 20 Août 1955 Béchar. The hosts, Saoura, have struggled leading up to this match, experiencing poor form. On the other hand, the visiting team, Constantine, comes into this fixture with an impressive record, having won four out of their last five matches.

Saoura is eager to bounce back from their recent 2-0 loss in the Ligue Professionnelle 1 against Ben Aknoun. Fateh Talah and Chakib Aoudjane found the net for Ben Aknoun in each half of the game. However, a closer look at Saoura's recent performances reveals a mixed record, with one win, three losses, and one draw. Saoura has struggled to keep their opponents from scoring, but on the flip side, they have shown an ability to find the back of the net themselves. In their last six matches, Saoura conceded in all six games but managed to score in five of them.

Constantine enters the upcoming game with momentum, securing a 3-1 victory in their recent Algeria Ligue 1 clash against ASO Chlef. Ahmed Khaldi opened the scoring for Constantine in the 11th minute, but Aguieb equalized for ASO Chlef before halftime. In the second half, Khaldi netted his second goal in the 46th minute, and Mohamed Benchaira sealed the win with Constantine's third goal in the 81st minute.

Looking at their recent league performances, Constantine has suffered only one defeat, facing MC Alger, while securing victories against USM Alger, Magra, and El Bayadh. In the current league season, Constantine has accumulated 30 points from 18 matches, scoring 28 goals and conceding 19. This places them in the 4th position in the league standings.

This matchup indeed presents a challenging scenario, and a draw appears unlikely. Although Constantine holds the advantage in overall form, it's noteworthy that Saoura has an impressive record at home against Constantine, having won in each of their last five encounters. Therefore, despite the form guide, the historical trend suggests that Saoura is likely to emerge victorious in this renewed rivalry contest.

Additionally, considering Constantine's consistent attacking prowess, averaging at least one goal per match, it's plausible to anticipate that they will find the back of the net in this encounter.