USM Khenchela vs MC Oran Prediction: The visitors have an injury concern, and the hosts might take advantage here

With two games without a win, USM Khenchela can’t afford to drop points against MC Oran at the Stade Amar Hamam Stadium on Saturday. The visitors suffered a blow in their recent win as three players were injured. They’ll have to work with the available resources against a determined USM Khenchela tomorrow. 

Last five games: LLWDL

Nabil Neghiz's men suffered a setback as they lost to US Biskra on the road. USM Khenchela returned from a goal down just before the break but conceded later on as they surrendered to a more attacking side. The defeat came after their share of the spoils on the road against JS Kabylie. 

USM Khenchela won six games on their ground this season and will be determined to maintain such a run here. USM Khenchela have picked up twenty-seven points from a combined fifty-seven, scoring eighteen and conceding twenty-one times. 

Last five games: DDWDD

Youcef Bouzidi's men have turned their season around with seven games without defeat in all competitions. MC Oran march here with a victory over Paradou AC, scoring twice without conceding. They did the double over their opponent, as they scored four and conceded once in both the league and Cup games. MC Oran's last five games have ended in three draws and two wins. They have really made a huge statement in recent games but still remain in the relegation zone. 

MC Oran's problem last season was their inability to get points on the road; in fact, they managed just a win in their seventeen games. They rely so much on their ability at home to survive relegation.

Both teams have won a game apiece, while a match ended in a share of the spoils over their previous two meetings. USM Khenchela were not really bad in their recent game on the road, and we think they’ll be at the top of their game here. At the same time, MC Oran's defense will have to be at the top of their game to stop USM Khenchela from scoring, having conceded in nine of their last eleven games on the road. Moreover, they’ll be without four of their key players, Ibouzidene, Oukil, Tamimi, and Oukaci, who are still in care. The hosts have actually not been bad recently, and we think they’ll take advantage of their visitors' injuries; bet on a home win for 1.85.

The hosts have at least played a BTTS in three of their last five games and we think this game will produce a BTTS for 2.40.

USM Khenchela will likely get a halftime win for 2.40.

Good luck!