USM Khenchela vs MC Alger Prediction: Both teams might succumb to a share of the spoils

On Friday, the Algerian Premier League continues as USM Khenchela squares off against MC Alger at the Stade Amar Hamam Stadium. The hosts will be keen to secure their second win of the season against the defending champions. 

Last three games: DDW

The hosts secured their first win of the season against ES Mostaganem on their ground. USM Khenchela, who have drawn their last two games, scored in both halves to amass all the points against the newly promoted team. Before then, they had settled for a toothless stalemate against CR Belouizdad. 

USM Khenchela have picked up five points from a possible nine and are just four points below the top spot. 

USM Khenchela have drawn three and won three over their last six home games. 

Last four games: DWDW

The Mouloudians are yet to replicate last season’s form as they march here with their second win of the season. After lots of pressure from them, they finally scored in the 66th minute against MC Oran on their ground. This was after their (1-1) stalemate against CS Constantine away from home. MC Alger currently sits in second on the log, securing eight points from a combined twelve. 

Patrice Beaumelle's men have had a smooth run in this tournament on the road, heading here with just a defeat in eight games. 

Over their previous five meetings, MC Alger have won three while USM Khenchela have recorded a win and a game ending in a tie.

The hosts registered their first win of the campaign against their newly promoted opponent. USM Khenchela have had some difficult fixtures lately, and it doesn’t get better as they’ll face off against the defending champions tomorrow.

USM Khenchela will not be intimidated by the guests and we think they’ll likely get a goal here. The guests have only failed to score just once in their last five away games, and we are confident they’ll at least get a goal here.

We expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.87.

We think the guests might win either half here for 1.81.

Good luck!