MC Alger vs JS Kabylie Prediction: The guests are my favourite pick in this highly competitive contest

With the second stanza set to commence, MC Alger will lock horns against JS Kabylie in what seems to be a must-win game for both sides at the Stade 5 Juillet Stadium on Thursday. The defending champions will face off against the most successful team in the history of the competition tomorrow, and we expect nothing but an exciting game here. 

MC Alger (1st)

Last five games: DWWWD

The Mouloudians skyrocketed to the top spot after their stalemate on the road against ES Mostaganem on the road. MC Alger, who started strong and got an early lead, began the second half sluggishly, and their opponent levelled to split points in a winnable game. This was after their slim (1-0) victory over JS Saoura on their home turf. 

MC Alger played twelve league games, scoring fifteen times while conceding eight goals. They have been pretty decent in front of goal lately and have been solid defensively. MC Alger have picked up twenty-eight points from a combined forty-five and are two points ahead at the top of the log. 

MC Alger's home form has been terrible, with two wins, four draws and a loss in the last seven matches. 

JS Kabylie (4th)

Last five games: DWWLD

The Canary Islanders dropped to fourth place on the standings after most of their time at the top of the log. JS Kabylie march here with a stalemate against CR Belouizdad on the road, as Oualid Malik’s 87th-minute goal cancelled their opponent's lead. The share of the spoils was more convincing than their shocking (1-0) loss against ASO Chlef on the road. 

JS Kabylie are out of the Algerian Cup and are not participating in the ongoing continental competition. This might be a blessing in disguise for them as they have strengthened their squad and acquired an experienced coach. 

Josef Zinnbauer's men are one of the teams tipped to challenge for the title after strengthening their squad in the transfer window. The Canaries have picked up twenty-five points from a possible forty-five as they sit in fourth place on the log. JS Kabylie have also won two, drawn three, and lost two games on the road. 

Interesting Facts

MC Alger have won nine, while JS Kabylie have recorded eleven wins and eight games ending in a tie over their previous twenty meetings. 

This meeting has produced a total of under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven matches. 

Expert Betting Tips

MC Alger, who defeated CR Belouizdad in the Algerian Super Cup on Saturday, will leave no stone unturned against a highly competitive opponent, JS Kabylie. MC Alger have improved massively, especially in their last few league games. However, they’ll face off against a new look JS Kabylie side tomorrow, and it’s not going to be business as usual.

The title race, which is open to more than four teams, will take a different dimension if the guests win here tomorrow. JS Kabylie who acquired the services of the experienced German coach Josef Zinnbauer, will be keen to start the second half of the season strong. 

MC Alger, who have lost five in six home games against JS Kabylie, have a hurdle to overcome tomorrow. I’m a fan of JS Kabylie and their style of play, and I think they stand a better chance against the hosts here. I expect to see a win or draw and BTTS from the guests, who will likely avoid defeat here for 3.95 at (Betway).

I also think both teams might settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.95 at (1xbet).

The attacking threats on the pitch are massive, and I believe it will be an open encounter. 

This game will likely produce goals, and I expect to see a BTTS and over 2.5 goals for 3.00 at (Bet365).

Good Luck!