USM Khenchela vs CS Constantine Prediction: Both teams might succumb to a share of the spoils

On Friday, the Algerian Premier League continues as USM Khenchela lock horns against CS Constantine at the Stade Amar Hamam Stadium. The hosts will be keen to secure their third win of the season against one of the best teams on the road. 

Last five games: LDLWL

The Black and White have had a poor start to the season, with two wins in their previous eight matches. More recently, they surrendered to a (4-0) defeat on the road, conceding four goals and failing to respond. Following this terrible run, USM Khenchela appointed Abdul Hamid as the new tactician. 

USM Khenchela have picked up nine points from a possible twenty-four, scoring five and conceding eight. USM Khenchela have managed two wins over their previous four games at home this season. 

Last five matches: WWWLW

Kheireedine Madoui's men flipped the script after their defeat against MC Oran on the road. CS Constantine scored twice and conceded once against the newly promoted Olympique Akbou on their home turf. They created many chances but were once again not efficient enough in front of goal. 

The Smurfs maintained their place on the standings as they remained at the top of the log. CS Constantine have secured fifteen points from a combined twenty-four, scoring ten and conceding seven. CS Constantine have won once, lost a game, and drawn once over their last three away matches. 

Over their previous six meetings, CS Constantine have won four while USM Khenchela have recorded a win and a game ending in a tie. The hosts registered their third defeat of the campaign against their Paradou AC, conceding four goals. They’ll face off against a CS Constantine team who’ve lost once in their last eight away games. Looking at how many goals the hosts have conceded this campaign and shots allowed per game, we expect the guests to at least get a goal. 

USM Khenchela have a new coach who’ll be poised to hit the ground running; however, we feel it’ll be too early to address the hosts' poor performance this campaign. We are backing the guests to win or draw and score less than three goals for 1.74.

We also think the guests might likely get a goal before the break, even though they are missing some key players.

We anticipate more goals after the break for 2.15.

Good luck!