USM Alger vs MC Oran Prediction: The continental cup winner won't hold back at halftime

USM Alger will lock horns with MC Oran at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 Stadium on Saturday. After returning from intercontinental duty, the home side must win all their outstanding matches to stand a chance of playing in the CAF Champions League next season.

USM Alger (7th)

Last five games: WLWLL

The CAF Confederation Cup winner USM Alger moved to seventh on the log following their slim (1-0) victory over IS Biskra. USM Alger would have been disappointed if they had failed to take all the points. They were brilliant and created lots of chances against the visitors; however, they left it late to secure the win. They have lots of work to do if they’re to participate in next season's CA F competitions. USM Alger haven’t been bad all season in the league, picking up thirty-five points from a combined sixty-six. USM Alger have won eight and drawn three at home this season.

MC Oran (9th)

Last five games: DWLWL

The visitors failed to build on their victory over HB Chelghoum when they conceded four times on the road against Paradou AC. They have been below par in recent games, and aside from their (3-1) victory against a young Belouizdad side, they have really been struggling. It was a horrible display by MC Oran at the back as they conceded three spot kicks in a single game. MC Oran are five points above the relegation, picking up thirty-three points from a combined seventy-two. MC Oran have won once, lost nine, and drawn two away from home this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, MC Oran have recorded five wins while USM Alger have secured seven victories and eight games ending in a deadlock. MC Oran have been the better side in their last four meetings, winning twice and sharing the spoils once. USM Alger can’t afford to drop points here as they hope to return to intercontinental competition. MC Oran have lost their last six games on the road while conceding eight times in their last two. USM Alger hardly concedes at home, and we expect them to win here and score more than once for 1.80.

MC Oran are not in their right shape heading here, and we believe the home side won’t hold back at halftime; bet on a USM Alger halftime win for 1.89.

We expect a correct score of (2-0) for 5.00.

Good luck!