ES Setif FC vs CR Belouizdad FC Prediction: The guests will most definitely avoid defeat against their guests

As the Algerian Premier League continues to heat up, ES Setif will lock horns against CR Belouizdad in what promises to be an exciting game at the Stade du 8 Mai 1945 Stadium on Thursday. The hosts would have to be at their best to secure the maximum points against one of the most formidable opponents on the road. 

ES Setif (9th)

Last five games: DLDDL

The Black Eagles are in dire straits, having gone five games without a breakthrough. Recently, they bowed to a loss against MC El Bayadh on the road. The game that was almost going to end in a share of the spoils turned into a defeat as the hosts scored with the last kick of the game. The result means they have now gone five games without a win, sharing the spoils three times and losing twice. 

Frankly, ES Setif have been poor this season, winning five of their last sixteen league games. Nabil Kouki's men are presently in ninth place on the log, picking up twenty-one points from a combined forty-eight. 

ES Setif have won three, lost once and drawn four on their home turf this season. 

CR Belouizdad (2nd)

Last five games: DWLWW

The Red and White quickly adjusted after their loss on their home turf as they defeated MC Oran and USM Khenchela. CR Belouizdad scored three unanswered goals at home against USM Khenchela and are not two points behind the league leaders. 

The hosts, who have now won seven, lost a game and drawn once in their last eight league matches, scoring seventeen and conceding three. CR Belouizdad have scored more than a goal in six of their last eight league matches, and they’ll be keen to maintain such a run here. 

CR Belouizdad have scored twenty one and conceded ten, picking up twenty-nine points from a combined forty-eight. They have won four, lost a game, and drawn three over their last nine games. 

Interesting Facts

ES Setif have played out a total of under 2.5 goals in six of their last six matches in all competitions. 

CR Belouizdad have won five and drawn five over their last ten meetings against ES Setif. 

CR Belouizdad are unbeaten in eleven matches against ES Setif. 

Expert Betting Tips

CR Belouizdad have a new coach, and their gameplay changed as they now play with more precision and determination. The arrival of Sead Ramovic could make them a title contender again, and with two points behind the league leaders, they will indeed fight till the end. On the other hand, ES Setif's lack of concentration during games have cost them lots of points. They have failed to win any of their last four home matches, but with the acquisition of coach Kouki, I expect a more competitive side tomorrow. 

ES Setif are not coordinated at the back, and we can’t guarantee they’ll keep a clean sheet. They have not won any of their last four home games against CR Belouizdad, and it’ll be hard to break the jinx tomorrow. This game promises to be an open encounter, and I expect to see a BTTS here for 2.36 at (Bet365).

I also think the guests might likely get a goal at the break for 2.70 at (1xbet).

CR Belouizdad are the favourites, but I think the hosts will fight tooth and nail to avoid defeat; bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.55 at (Betway).

Good luck!