Ben Aknoun vs Saoura Prediction: Road side won’t lose

Ben Aknoun and Saoura are set to face each other in the 18th round of the Algeria Ligue 1 at Stade 20 Août 1955 in Algiers. In their previous match, both teams failed to secure a victory. In this upcoming encounter, they will be aiming for an improved performance.

Ben Aknoun aims to bounce back to winning form after a 2-1 defeat in their recent Algeria Ligue 1 match against ASO Chlef. Abderahmane Hachoud was the sole contributor to Ben Aknoun's scoresheet, leveling the game in the 42nd minute after Abderrahmane Bourdim had given ASO Chlef the lead. However, a subpar second-half performance allowed ASO Chlef to clinch all three points with Toufik Addadi's goal. Ben Aknoun has struggled to maintain clean sheets in recent matches, conceding in all of their last 6 games and letting in a total of 8 goals during that period. In the league standings, Ben Aknoun currently occupies the 15th position out of 16, with just a 3-point lead over the bottom-placed US Souf.

In their recent Algeria Ligue 1 game, Saoura played to a 1-1 draw against Oran. Riyane Akecem scored for Saoura, giving them the lead in the 83rd minute. However, a goal by Mohamed Naamani for Oran in the 90th minute resulted in both teams sharing the points. Saoura has been successful in breaching opposing defenses in their recent matches, scoring a total of 7 goals in their last 6 games. However, it's important to note that Saoura has encountered defensive challenges, conceding goals in all 6 of those matches. Currently, the team sits in the 11th position in the league standings with 23 points from 17 matches.

Even though Saoura is playing away, they appear to be the stronger team in this matchup. Despite Ben Aknoun being the favored team at home, I don't believe they are formidable enough to secure a victory. Nevertheless, I anticipate a closely contested match, with both teams putting forth their best defensive efforts. Consequently, a narrow victory with a low scoreline for the visiting side seems to be the most likely outcome in this scenario.