Magra vs ES Setif Prediction: Will history repeat itself?

Magra will play ES Setif in round 18 of the Algeria Ligue 1 at Magra Municipal Stadium. The two teams last two meetings ended in a draw. Will there be a winner in this one? Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Magra

Magra played USM Alger in their last league game and ended on the losing end. In a game that ended 2-0, this team conceded in each half, with Glody Likonza and Mehdi Merghem striking for their opponent. In the meantime, Magra head into this game with no wins in their last matches at the end of full time. In that run, this team lost to Magra and USM Alger, while drawing Olympique Akbou and Rouisset. This season, Magra have only 16 points from 17 matches, leaving them in 15th place. 

ES Setif

ES Setif's last league contest was against CR Belouizdad and they won. In a 1-0 contest, Karim Bouhmidi's strike in the 22nd minute was all this team needed to take maximum points. In the meantime, a look at this side's recent matches ended in only one defeat, coming against El Bayadh. In other games, this team defeated Eulma, Djijel, and AE El Eullma. Away from home, the visiting team has three wins in their last five matches. Having played 17 matches this season, ES Setif have 24 points and sits 7th in the standings. 

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams have been inconsistent this season, but ES Setif's recent matches have shown quality and character. While Magra have struggled to get things right lately, I feel they will have a tough time getting things right. The two teams have to be at their best, but on the road, I do not see ES Setif. Just like their past meetings, I feel this game will end with a few goals while the two teams settle for a draw. 

Our first option is under 1.5 goals with odds at 1.97 on 1Xbet

Our second option is a draw with odds at 2.55 on Bet365

Our last option is home team totals under 0.5 goals with odds at 2.30 on Betway