USM Alger vs USM Khenchela FC Prediction: We anticipate a cagey game with the hosts securing all the points

USM Alger will strive to return to winning ways when they face off against USM Khenchela AC side at the 5 Julliet 1962 Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts, who have successfully terrorised the visiting team in recent meetings, scoring twelve goals and winning two consecutive meetings, will be keen to maintain such momentum tomorrow. 

USM Alger (6th)

Last five games: DWLDD

The Usmists have now drawn back-to-back games since they were stunned on their home turf against MC Alger in front of over 60,000 football lovers on the pitch. For the third consecutive game, USM Alger struggled to win a game as they settled for a stalemate against Olympique Akbou. They also played with ten men for the second successive game. 

The hosts will play without a coach after Nabil Maaloul resigned due to the disharmony between him and the fans. Unfortunately, USM Alger have managed five wins in fourteen matches, as they are six points below the league leaders. USM Alger have won four, lost a game, and drawn twice at home this season. 

USM Khenchela (9th)

Last five games: DWLDW

The Black and White moved to ninth place on the standings after their win against MC EL Bayadh away from home. USM Khenchela, who were presented with a golden opportunity to win when their opponents were reduced to ten men in the 63rd minute, failed to take their chances just before their win on the road. 

Sharif Hajar's men have kept four consecutive clean sheets in their last seven games, and they’ll be keen to shut out the hosts here. 

USM Khenchela have picked up twenty points from a possible forty-two, scoring eleven and conceding twelve. USM Khenchela have lost twice, won once and drawn three games on the road. 

Interesting Facts

Over their previous five meetings, USM Alger have won four while USM Khenchela have recorded a win.

The hosts have scored first in four of their last five meetings. 

Expert betting tips

USM Khenchela have not been consistent this season but can be a dangerous team when playing on the road. They’ll play this game after elimination from the Algerian Cup game. On the other hand, USM Alger come into this fixture without a coach after Nabil Maaloul resigned a few days ago.

USM Alger have now gone three games without a breakthrough, and a defeat here would be disastrous. They are a big team in the Algerian league, and even after playing their last two matches with ten men on the pitch, I expect a positive display from them here; bet on a home win for 1.65 at (Bet365).

I also think the hosts will keep it simple, and this game might likely end in a halftime stalemate for 1.96 at (Betway).

USM Alger will play with great enthusiasm as they can’t afford to go three games without a breakthrough; bet on a home win and under 2.5 goals for 2.20 at (1xbet).

Good luck!