USM Khenchela vs ES Setif Prediction: The home side won’t succumb to pressure

On Friday, the Algerian Premier League kicks off with USM Khenchela locking horns with ES Setif at the Stade Amar Hamam Stadium. The league has always been dominated by CR Belouizdad, with either ES Setif, JS Kabylie or CS Constantine being a runner-up. There are always some twists and turns in the race for the top four, and we expect the unexpected, just like the previous season.

They were among the most surprising teams last season when they finished in the top six of their first year in the league. USM Khenchela picked up forty-two points from a possible ninety and were five points below the CAF Confederation Cup spot.

USM Khenchela's highest goalscorer, Sofiane Bayazid, left for MC Alger after a successful season with the home team, which might affect their goal tally this season.

After a terrible ending last season, ES Setif will be without a coach after parting ways with Abdelkader Armani a few days ago. ES Setif wrapped up the previous season in the 8th spot, failing to make the Intercontinental place.

ES Setif failed to win any of their last five games; however, with their new signings, we expect a better performance from them this season.

USM Khenchela have won their last two games with ES Setif. The first leg ended in a (1-2) victory on the road and a (1-0) win at home for USM Khenchela. A lot has changed since their last meeting, and with the uncertainty in the camp of ES Setif, the home side could take advantage of them. USM Khenchela were fantastic at home last season, and we expect a strong start from them here; bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 2.23.

We expect the home team to secure all the points here for 1.77.

Both teams might settle for a halftime draw here for 1.92.

Good luck!