USM Alger vs Rivers United Prediction: The hosts will make this game unbearable for their opponent

On Sunday, USM Alger will hope to defend their title when they face off against Rivers United at the 5th July 1962 Stadium. The reverse leg ended in a slim (1-0) victory for the Nigerian-based team, but they’ll have to defend it or settle for a share of the spoils to advance to the next round. At the same time, the hosts will hope to overturn a goal deficit to secure a spot in the semifinals. 

USM Alger (Algeria)

Last seven games: WWWLDWL

The Usmists' journey in Nigeria wasn’t a successful one, as they bowed to a (1-0) defeat to Rivers United. They were lucky to have conceded just a goal after the hosts missed some great opportunities. 

USM Alger, who finished at the top of the log, have lost two in seven games. They have conceded four goals so far and scored eight times. The defending champions sit in third place on the domestic table, having picked up thirty-five points from a combined sixty. USM Alger's game management has been top-notch lately, and they’ll likely pressure their opponent from the first minute till the end. 

Rivers United (Nigeria)

Last seven games: WLWLWWW

The Pride of Rivers, who were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Young Africans last season, are a step into the next phase. After their dominance against USM Alger in the reverse leg, they didn’t convert most of their chances, which might later hunt them here. 

After ending the group game with ten points from a combined eighteen, Rivers United settled for the second spot, with goals separating them against Dreams at the top of the podium. Rivers United won all their games on their own turf, scoring ten while conceding eight goals. 

Rivers United must be extremely careful not to concede first here, as the visitors can be compact at the back whilst locking up their defense. 

Expert Betting Tips

The reverse leg went as planned for the Algerian-based team, who conceded just a goal in Nigeria. As long as there will be a return leg, USM Alger will always be the favorite. They have a very massive home supporters who are capable of motivating them. It’s going to be a hostile environment for the Nigerian-based team, who failed to score more than enough in the reverse leg. This game will be played under calm weather, and the fact that the Algerians are better all around than their opponent, it’ll be difficult for the visitors; bet on a home halftime win for 2.21.

We expect the hosts to secure the maximum points and score more than once 2.04.

This game might end with a correct score of (3-0) for 8.75.

Good luck!