CR Belouizdad vs JS Saoura Prediction: Battle of two struggling sides

In round seven of Algeria Ligue 1, CR Belouizdad will play host to JS Saoura at Stade du 5 Juillet. Heading into this crucial fixture, the two teams have the same points, 13, and are seated below the middle of the standings. How will they approach this fixture as they look to improve their record

CR Belouizdad’s Form

CR Belouizdad have had improved play in recent weeks, and the home side will hope to be at their best again. The last time this team played a league game was in early January at home to ASO Chlef. In that game, this team pulled off a 2-0 win with crucial goals from Aimen Mahious and Khanyisa Moyo. In fact, the focus of this side should be on consistency after a number of strong performances that have seen them win four times in their last five games, lone defeat against Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League opening encounter. However, this game will be a tough one to deal with as they have only one win in their last five home games.

JS Saoura's Form

JS Saoura will have to focus on improved play in both attack and defence when they play on the road in this fixture. In their last three matches, this team settled for the same scoreline, each ending 1-1. In fact, this team has only one win in their last five games, coming against Magra, with a 1-0 scoreline. However, this team played ASO Chlef, JS Kabylie, and Mostaganem without a win while losing to USM Alger. In the meantime, having played eleven matches this season, this team has conceded more goals than they scored, showing their weakness in both ends. While they have the fewest points accumulated from away matches this season, I expect more from this side as they hope to turn the tables. 

Interesting Match Facts:

Since 2019, JS Saoura have failed to pick a win in this fixture. In that run, CR Belouizdad won eight of the last ten, with two ending in draws. In their last three matches, JS Saoura scored twice, while CR Belouizdad scored at least two twice in each game. CR Belouizdad come into this game being the side with the fewest points accumulated. 

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams have a lot to improve on and it is difficult to easily back a side. In the league, both sides have a poor average of goals per game, and while JS Saoura have an improved attacking play, road matches have not ended too much in their favour. However, the odds are heavily in favour of CR Belouizdad, but I do not trust them with goals. Also, despite JS Saoura's attacking strength, I feel they will fail on the road, looking at how poor they have been. 

Prediction: 2-0