MC Alger vs TP Mazembe Prediction: The home side will secure their second victory of the group against a tough opponent

Algeria heavyweight MC Alger will face off against five-time champions TP Mazembe at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 Stadium on Friday. With one spot still available for grabs in the group after Al Hilal secured their spot in the knockout stage, MC Alger will fight tooth and nail to clinch to secure second place. 

MC Alger (Algeria)

Last four games: DWLD

The Deans reignited their hopes of making it to the knockout stage when they settled for a stalemate against the unbeaten Al Hilal Omdurman on the road. MC Alger looked like they would run away with all the points when they broke the deadlock with five minutes on the pitch. However, their opponent were the one in charge after the break and got an equaliser in the 78th minute after lots of attacking threats. It ended in (1-1) share of the spoils on the road for Mc Alger. This was after MC Alger had 63% of the ball but failed to convert their chances and were punished duly by the Al Hilal Omdurman at home. 

Things have not been going in the right direction for the Algerian heavyweight, who have won once since the competition began. Benyahia men occupy second place on the log, picking up five points from a combined twelve, scoring three and conceding twice. 

MC Alger have won this competition once, and they’ll be at their best against their opponent tomorrow.

TP Mazembe (Congo)

Last four games: DLDL

The Ravens march here with a heavy defeat against Young Africans on the road. The third most successful team in the history of the competition have now gone four games without a win. Last year semifinalists have not been themselves in this competition, as they suffered their second defeat in the group. TP Mazembe head here with a (3-1) loss away from despite drawing the first blood.

The Ravens, who found themselves in one of the most challenging situations this season after being banned by FIFA, will play this game without six key players. They have not been able to sign players this season, and few of their players have left. 

TP Mazembe are a tough side; unfortunately, they won’t be able to do anything here. 

Expect Betting Tips

Over their previous three meetings, TP Mazembe have won once and drawn twice against MC Alger. The Mouloudians have a great opportunity this Friday to secure their second victory of the season, which will allow them to remain second on the table. This matchup arouses the interest of thousands of MC Alger supporters, especially since they’ll return to their favourite Stadium at the 5 July 1962 pitch, which promises an atmosphere of great days in the stands. With 70,000 passionate supporters set to be at the stands, it’ll almost be like a living hell for the guests who have been poor this season. 

The third-best team and five-time CAF Champions League winners boost the youngest squad in this competition this season. The transfer ban imposed on them by FIFA have left TP Mazembe with no choice but to utilise young players from their Academy as they have lost six of their key players that took them to the CAF Champions League semi-final last campaign.

MC Alger will definitely be at the top of their game, as this is their only opportunity to secure the maximum points in the group.

I expect more than two goals to surface here for 2.00.

I also think the guests might likely get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 3.65.

Good luck!