GC Mascara vs MB Hassi Messaoud Prediction: Hosts expected to dominate this encounter

GC Mascara and MB Hassi are set to clash at Meflah Aoued Stadium in the 1/32 round of the Algerian Cup. GC Mascara enters this match as the clear favorites, while MB Hassi will be considered the underdogs.

Following a recent loss to Mostaganem, GC Mascara aims to reverse their fortunes in this upcoming match, entering as strong favorites. Despite managing to keep the first half goalless in their defeat, GC Mascara faced a downturn in the second half, conceding two goals with Moussa Boukhenna and Hamza Ziad finding the net for Mostaganem. Despite this setback, GC Mascara enjoyed an undefeated streak of three matches prior to that loss, securing two victories and a draw. Over their last four matches, GC Mascara has scored three goals while conceding two.

MB Hassi's most recent game was in the Algeria Cup round of 16 against Zaouia, a match that was ultimately decided by penalties. Before that defeat, MB Hassi Messaoud achieved notable victories over AE Medea and Bouakel, with scores of 4-1 and 1-0, respectively. Despite these wins, it's important to highlight that MB Hassi faced defeats in their other matches during that period, falling to ES Setif and Tadjenant.

I don't anticipate any unexpected standout performance from MB Hassi Messaoud in this match, and their away status could pose a disadvantage. With that in mind, I'm predicting a dominant performance, and I support GC Mascara to secure victory with a three-goal margin, advancing to the next round of the competition.