Kabylie vs Khenchela Prediction: A tight one than on paper expected

Stade 1er Novembre 1954 is set to be the venue for the upcoming round 18 Algeria Ligue 1 clash between Kabylie and Khenchela. The hosts, Kabylie, are considered the favorites, while the visitors, Khenchela, are viewed as the underdogs. For detailed match previews and betting opportunities, please refer to the following section.

In their recent matches, Kabylie secured victories in two games against US Souf and NC Magra. However, they faced a defeat in their match against Saoura, and two games concluded in draws against El Bayadh and Paradou AC. Throughout these matches, Kabylie managed to score six goals and conceded five. They have maintained an average of 1 goal per match in the current league season. In terms of discipline, the home team received 37 yellow cards and one red card. Notably, Kabylie excels in ball retention, boasting an average possession of 52.71% in this season.

Khenchela enters this upcoming match on the back of a 1-0 victory in the Algeria Ligue 1, defeating USM Alger in their previous encounter. Abdelhakim Sameur emerged as the hero, scoring the lone goal of the match from the penalty spot for Khenchela. Over their last six outings, Khenchela has found the back of the net seven times, maintaining a consistent scoring record in each of those instances. However, they have conceded five goals during these fixtures.

In the league standings, the visitors have accumulated a total of 26 points from 17 matches, securing the 8th position in the league standings.

The two teams currently share the same points at this stage of the season, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup. Kabylie, on a winning streak that they aim to maintain, faces Khenchela, boosted by a recent home victory. However, considering the historical struggles of the visiting team on the road and Kabylie's impressive record of drawing one and winning their last five home matches, the expectation is that Kabylie will secure all three points in this encounter. Additionally, given that two out of the three previous meetings between these sides featured few goals, a similar scenario is anticipated in this upcoming match.