ES Setif vs CR Belouizdad Prediction: Both sides will be pleased with a point apiece

ES Setif will lock horns against CR Belouizdad on Tuesday at the 8 May 1945 Stadium. The Black and White come into this encounter without a win against CR Belouizdad in their previous eight meetings and are missing some key players for this encounter. 

ES Setif (2nd)

Last five games: DDWWW

The Black and White head here with a commanding display against struggling NC Magra on the road, scoring once to secure all the points in a highly competitive match. The result came after their victory over a struggling MC Oran at home. Frank Dumas' men have won six, drawn twice, and lost three already this season as they maintain their place on the standings. ES Setif have won four and drawn once on their ground this season, with thirteen points from a possible fifteen, and we expect a better performance from them this time.

CR Belouizdad (7th)

Last five games: LWWDW

Marcos Paqueta's men returned to winning ways after their disappointing performance on the road against ES Ben Aknoun. CR Belouizdad won (2-1) against a robust CS Constantine on their ground. CR Belouizdad are unbeaten in their last four matches but are thirteen points behind the leaders with four games to spare. 

CR Belouizdad have won twice, lost once and drawn a game over their previous four games on the road. 

Expert Betting Tips

ES Setif have won seven while CR Belouizdad have recorded seven victories and six games ending in a tie over their previous twenty meetings. The visitors have not beaten the hosts away from home since 2012, and it has always ended in a tie or defeat for CR Belouizdad. 

ES Setif have injury concerns heading here with goalkeeper Saïdi and midfielder Jiddou out due to an automatic suspension after receiving four warnings each. These two elements are added to the duo causations apiece. Both players have not missed a single game since the start of the season. On the opposing end, CR Belouizdad head here with a commanding victory over CS Constantine. The visitors have not really proved themselves on the road this season, while the hosts are unbeaten on their ground. The hosts will be determined to maintain their unbeaten run at home, and the only likely result here will be a share of the spoils 2.98.

We expect both teams to settle for a halftime draw for 1.83.

This game won’t produce lots of goals: bet on both halves under 1.5 goals for 1.75.

Good luck!