JS Saoura vs MC Oran Prediction: The home team eyes a hard-fought victory

Stade du 20 Août 1955 will host the Algeria Ligue 1 encounter between JS Saoura and MC Oran. The two teams have been struggling this season and will head into this game hoping for a positive outcome. Which team wins this game? I provide a full game analysis while also providing the best betting opportunities. 

JS Saoura

JS Saoura are coming off a league encounter against MC Alger, which they lost. In a game that ended 1-0, Zakaria Draoui's strike before the break was enough to see their opponent take maximum points. In the meantime, JS Saoura have lost three of their last five games, two others against Paradou AC and RC Kouba, ending 2-0 and 2-1, respectively. However, JS Saoura have not lost their last eight matches at home, winning five and drawing eight. This season, JS Saoura have accumulated 16 points from their first 15 matches, leaving them seated 13th.

MC Oran

MC Oran are coming off a league cup encounter against Harrach, which they lost. In a game that ended 0-1, a second-half Nadjib Berrabe strike was all their opponent needed to secure maximum points. Heading into this game, MC Oran have lost three of their last five matches, two coming against USM Alger, and CR Belouizdad, ending 3-0, and 1-2. Yet, MC Oran defeated USM Setif and Bechar Djedid in two of their recent matches. In the league this season, MC Oran have accumulated 18 points from 15 matches, which sees them sit 12th. In those matches, the visiting team scored 13 goals while conceding 16 in the same run. 

Expert Betting Tips

These are two teams that need a lot of improvement both in attack and defence. However, looking at what these two teams have to offer, there is no doubt that JS Saoura's strength is on their turf and it is clear they are the forerunner in this fixture. Also, with the two teams struggling in defence, I will preview this game to end with goals from both teams. In the meantime, while this should be a tight contest from the first minute, a draw at halftime is a good option. 

Our first option is a win for JS Saoura with odds at 2.00 on Betway

Our second option is a first-half draw with odds at 1.83 on Bet365

Our last option is both teams to score and over 2.5 goals with odds at 3.20 on 1Xbet