CR Belouizdad vs ES Setif Prediction: The hosts will likely secure a win here, but it won’t be easy

CR Belouizdad will lock horns against ES Setif at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 Stadium in this highly anticipated Derby on Thursday. The hosts, who are fourteen points behind the league leaders, have the opportunity to reduce the deficit if they secure all the points against the visitors, while the visitors will be looking at making a return to the continental tournament if they eventually stun their opponent. It’s a fight to finish at the 5 Jolliet Stadium tomorrow, and both sides can’t wait to kick off this encounter. 

CR Belouizdad (3rd)

Last five games: LWLDW

Marcos Paqueta's comrades returned to winning ways following their slim (0-1) victory over JS Kabylie on the road. CR Belouizdad were actually lucky to have come off with the maximum points after the hosts failed to convert their penalty kick. CR Belouizdad head here with seven points from a combined fifteen, as they sit in third place on the table. 

After failing to qualify his side for the CAF Champions League knockout round, Marcos Paqueta's job could be on the line if he fails to win here. CR Belouizdad moved to third place on the log, although they have played two games less than the two teams above them. CR Belouizdad have won six, lost twice, and shared the spoils once in their last nine away games. 

ES Setif (6th)

Last five games: LWWLD

The Black and White are without a win in their last two games as they head here with a disappointing stalemate against ASO Chlef on their ground. Despite having more of the ball and firing more than five shots at goal, ES Setif settled for a share of the spoils in front of their own fans. 

It was a devastating result, considering they just lost against USM Alger on the road. They have picked up thirty-four points from a combined sixty-three, scoring twenty-four and conceding twenty-five times. ES Setif have won three, drawn once, and lost six on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, ES Setif have won six while CR Belouizdad have recorded eight wins and six games ending in a tie. CR Belouizdad, I think, have recovered from their defeat against USM Alger at home, responding with two victories and a draw lately. They head here with a (2-0) win in the quarterfinals of the Algerian Cup, with a man down. At the same time, ES Setif have been below par lately, and are without a win in two games. The visitors won’t be able to go toe-to-toe with the hosts to stand a chance here, but they will rather defend and wait for an opportunity to counterattack CR Belouizdad. 

This fixture has produced a correct score of (1-0) in nine of their last ten meetings at CR Belouizdad ground. We think both sides will be conservative and prioritize defense; bet on a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.51.

We think the hosts stand a better chance, and they’ll likely get a win here for 1.53.

A correct score of (1-0) might surface here for 4.60.

Good luck!