Olympique Akbou FC vs JS Kabylie FC Prediction: The guests stand a better chance of securing the maximum points

Olympique Akbou will strive to recover from their woes when they face off against a wounded JS Kabylie at the Stade UMA Bejaia on Wednesday. The Soummam Lions will be hopeful of ending their run of four consecutive games without a breakthrough in the division. 

Olympique Akbou (11th)

Last five matches: WLLDD

The newly promoted side have struggled lately, heading here with just a win in their last seven league matches. Olympique Akbou settled for a share of the spoils against NC Magra on the road as Sofiane Lachahab scored in the 99th minute to win his side a vital point. This was after their share of the spoils against USM Alger on their home ground. 

Their new French coach, Denis Lavagne, is an experienced tactician who has led three other Algeria teams in the past. He has been up and running since arrival and has played three games without a loss. Despite not having prior experience in the league, Olympique Akbou have not been entirely bad. The Soummam Lions have won three, drawn two games, and lost three over their last eight games on their ground. 

JS Kabylie (4th)

Last five games: WWLDL

The Canary Islanders dropped to fourth place on the log after three games without a breakthrough. Recently, they surrendered to a (3-2) loss against MC Alger as they were erratic at the back. JS Kabylie, who had a decent chance to at least walk away with a point, were punished by their lack of coordination in defense. It could have been a (4-2) loss, but their goalkeeper made a decent save to deny the defending champions from the spot-kick. This was after their share of the spoils against CR Belouizdad 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 to challenge for the title this season. 

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-seven as they sit in fourth place on the log. JS Kabylie have also won two, drawn three, and lost three games on the road. 

Expert Betting Tips

The reverse leg ended in a (2-1) victory for JS Kabylie on their home turf. Olympique Akbou have been inconsistent lately, and with a win in seven league matches, they’ll struggle against their opponent. They have signed two quality players to assist in their fight for relegation and the two experienced players will be keen to get off to a flying start. They’ll face off against JS Kabylie who looked decent in front of goal but lacked coordination in defense lately. 

JS Kabylie have a pretty decent coach and a star-studded team, and I really don’t expect them to lose this game as they look better on paper. I would have gone for a comfortable away win, but due to their porous defense, I’ll settle for an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.54 at (1xbet).

JS Kabylie are the favorite in this highly competitive game, and I think they might secure all the points; bet on an away goal to score before the break for 2.65 at (Betway).

I’m confident the guests will win in either half for 2.06 at (Bet365).

Good luck!