ES Setif vs USM Alger Prediction: The visitors will be without four key players, which might hinder their chances of a win here

ES Setif will lock horns against USM Alger at the 8 May 1945 Stadium on Tuesday. The Black and White come into this encounter with a convincing performance against JS Kabylie, while the visitors come off a victory over champions CR Belouizdad.

Last four games: LWLW

The Black and White waited till the 90th minute to secure the maximum points against ten men JS Kabylie. Defender Tarek Aggoun was the man of the match as he secured his side the three points. Frank Dumas' men have won twice and lost two already this season, as they moved to 11th spot on the standings. The result came after their (5-3) defeat on the road against MC Alger.

ES Setif have won all their points on their ground this season, with six points from a possible six, and we expect a better performance from them this time.

Last four games: LLWW

Following their terrible start to the season, the Usmists won their second game of the season against the best team in the division. They scored twice to overturn the visitors' lead at home. The result was after USM Alger scored three unanswered goals against USM Khenchela, as Brahim Benzaza, Bogdan Bozian, and Mohamed Ait were all on the scoresheet. Juan Carlos's men are back on their feet again after their poor start to the campaign.

The guests have picked up six points from a possible twelve, scoring five while conceding three. USM Alger have not been able to win on the road this season, and it’ll be hard against a stiff ES Setif.

Over their previous twenty meetings, both teams have won eight times and four games, ending in a share of the spoils. The hosts head here following their commanding performance against CR Belouizdad, while ES Setif dominated ten JS Kabylie to secure maximum points.

The visitors come into this game with reduced manpower as they’ll be without their main goalkeeper, Oussama Benbot, and influential midfielder, Tumisang Orebonye. Regardless, USM Alger still have a rich staff that should allow Coach Garrido to alleviate these defects. Indeed, the Sufi goalkeeper should replace Benbot, while the Malian Kanouté or Embarek are ready to replace Tumisang.

This is another tough game for both teams, and we think the home side will be stronger here. This fixture has produced less than two goals in five of their last six games, but we think it’ll be different this time, as both teams will come out and express themselves.

ES Setif have no injury concern for this encounter, and we think they’ll come off with a point at least here; bet on a home win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.74.

This encounter should be able to produce a BTTS for 2.03.

A win for the home team is possible for 1.94.

Good luck!