USM Alger vs MC Alger Prediction: This Derby will produce goals at both ends

USM Alger will lock horns against MC Alger in a big derby of the capital at the 5-Juillet Stadium on Friday. This encounter is going to be open and thrilling as two clubs from the same neighborhood clash tomorrow.

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The Usmists have had a rough start to the season, and it’s evident they’ve focused more on the CAF Confederation Cup. USM Alger head here with a (1-1) share of the spoils against MC El Bayadh on the road to end their two games without a win. Despite their run in the league, they have had a decent run in the CAF Confederation Cup, winning three of their last four games. The hosts have picked up seven points from a possible twenty-one, scoring seven while conceding seven. USM Alger have not been able to win on the road this season but have recorded two wins in their last two games on their ground.

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The Mouloudians are running rampant in the league with eight consecutive —MC Alger head here with a comfortable victory over struggling USM Khenchela at home. MC Alger have scored twenty-nine goals in their previous ten games, which seems very strange in one of the most defensive leagues in the continent. Patrice Beaumelle's men enjoyed a comfortable victory over their opponent but will test themselves against a very delicate side tomorrow. The Doyens are flying high in the division with just one defeat on the road this campaign.

The Usmists have six wins, while the MC Alger have recorded five wins and nine games ending in a tie. All eyes will be on the Olympic stadium, a mythical stadium that has in the past been home to most of the top games in the division. Highest goalscorer, Youcef Belaili, will not feature for MC Alger as he will represent Algeria in the forthcoming AFCON Tournament. This shouldn’t be a concern for the visitors who have other players to replace him.

The hosts can be deadly, and they remain the only side who can halt the visitors' dominance in the division. We expect an open encounter here with goals at both ends for 1.95.

I think the hosts will be stronger as they can’t afford to lose five games in just eight fixtures; bet on home win either half for 2.09.

We expect this encounter to produce more than two goals for 2.21.

Good luck!