USM Alger vs ES Ben Aknoun Prediction: We anticipate an open game with goals at both ends

After back-to-back defeats, USM Alger responded positively against ASO Chlef to secure the maximum points, and they will be keen to get another victory when they face off against relegation-threatened ES Ben Aknoun tomorrow. 

USM Alger (5th)

Last five games: DWLLW

The Usmists bounced back from their recent woes as they put up a solid second-half performance against a decent ASO Chlef team. After going behind by a goal before the break, USM Alger returned with positive momentum in the second half, and changes from coach Garrido brought about freshness and dynamism to their offensive department. USM Alger overturned the goal deficit, scoring twice to secure all the points in an evenly contested encounter. 

The victory ended their run of three games in all competitions without a breakthrough. 

USM Alger maintained their spot on the log and could attain fourth place with a victory over their opponent. The home side have picked up forty-two points from a possible seventy-five, scoring thirty-two while conceding twenty-five. USM Alger have won nine, lost two games, and drawn twice at home this season. 

ES Ben Aknoun (15th)

Last five games: WLLWL

Bilel Dziri's men's hope of surviving this season gradually nosedive as they failed to win away from home. ES Ben Aknoun fired just one shot at goal in the entire game as they left MC Oran with nothing. After the (1-0) loss, ES Ben Aknoun have now gone three matches on the road without a victory.

Ben Aknoun have been one of the surprises in the second campaign of the season, as they’ve been playing exceptionally in their quest to survive relegation. ES Ben Aknoun maintained their spot on the log with twenty-six points from a combined seventy-eight. 

ES Ben Aknoun have won once, drawn five, and lost seven away from home this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Usmists' confidence was restored following their (2-1) comeback victory over ASO Chlef. The hosts have no other option but to secure the maximum points, as they still stand a chance of playing continental football next season. At the same time, the guests are fighting in every game to remain in the league, and a defeat here will definitely end their quest for survival. ES Ben Aknoun will be remembered for their excellent second-half-of-the-season performance, and we think they’ll fight with their last breath to at least get something away from this game.

USM Alger won the reverse leg against ES Ben Aknoun, and we are confident they won’t take this highly anticipated encounter lightly; bet on a home win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.78.

We expect to see BTTS since the hosts have failed to keep a clean sheet over their last five matches.

This game will produce more than two goals for 1.96.

Good luck!