ES Setif vs JS Saoura Prediction: The hosts will most definitely avoid defeat against their in-form guests

As the Algerian Premier League continues to heat up, ES Setif will lock horns against JS Saoura in what promises to be an exciting game at the Stade du 8 Mai 1945 Stadium on Friday. For the hosts to return to the continental tournament, they must amass all the points, and it won’t come easy against a side that have won four of their recent league games. 

ES Setif (7th)

Last five games: DDLWD

The Black Eagles failed to maintain their momentum as they settled for a stalemate on the road against NC Magra. Despite being a man down, ES Setif fought tooth and nail to remain in the game. That’s two games without a loss since the arrival of coach Nabil Kouki. Frankly, ES Setif have been poor this season compared to the previous campaigns, winning six of their last eighteen league games. Nabil Kouki's men are presently in seventh place on the log, picking up twenty-five points from a combined fifty-four. 

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

JS Saoura (9th)

Last five games: WLWWW

The Eagles head here with three consecutive victories for the first time since 2022. Mourad Okbi's men have been at the top of their game lately, although two of those wins were at home. JS Saoura march here with a (2-1) victory over Olympique Akbou. They have now scored seven times in their last three games and conceded twice. They are now four points adrift of the third spot, and a defeat here could drag them down on the log. 

JS Saoura have lacked consistency in the league over the years, but there has been a positive change in their style of play lately. 

The home side have picked up twenty-five points from a combined fifty-four, scoring twenty and conceding twenty-two. 

JS Saoura have won once, lost seven, and drawn a game on the road this campaign. 

Interesting Facts

JS Saoura have won three and drawn six over their last ten meetings while ES Setif have managed a win. 

JS Saoura have scored first in four of their last five meetings against ES Setif.

Coach Nabil Kouki of ES Setif has won four and drawn three of its last clashes against Mourad Okbi. 

Expert Betting Tips

ES Setif have been playing well lately, although not at their very best. ES Setif, despite their recent struggle, have always done well on their ground. On the opposing end, the guests have been pretty decent in the league but can’t be trusted away from home. The most common result between both sides have been a share of the spoils, and the same might surface here tomorrow. 

ES Setif are not coordinated at the back, and we can’t guarantee they’ll keep a clean sheet. This game promises to be an open encounter, and I expect to see a home win and over 1.5 goals here for 2.00 at (Bet365).

I also think the guests might likely get a goal, so a BTTS might also surface here for 2.24 at (1xbet).

ES Setif are the favourites, and I think the hosts will fight tooth and nail to avoid defeat; bet on home win half time for 2.15 at (Betway).

Good luck!