MC Alger vs ASO Chlef Prediction: The two teams will be decent in front of goal

In round 14 of the Algeria Ligue 1, MC Alger will play ASO Chlef at Stade du 5 Juillet. MC Alger ran riot the last time these two teams met. Can ASO Chlef get revenge?

MC Alger

MC Alger's last encounter was in the CAF Champions League, and they ended on the losing end. In a game that ended 0-1, Zakaria Draoui's 76th strike was enough to see their opponent take maximum points. In the meantime, MC Alger's last league encounter was against ES Setif, and they settled for a goalless draw. 

However, MC Alger have only one win in their last matches, coming against Young Africans. In fact, their last league encounter was against El Bayadh in the middle of November. 

Looking at MC Alger's home matches, MC Alger have one win, drew two and lost two. In those matches, MC Alger scored three goals while conceding four. 

This season, MC Alger have 17 points from a possible 30. In those matches, MC Alger scored eight goals while conceding six, as they sit 6th in the standings. 

ASO Chlef

ASO Chlef's last encounter was against JS Saoura, and they ended with a draw. In a game that ended 1-1, ASO Chlef went behind in the 34th minute, with Abdelkader Ghorab putting their opponent in the lead. However, a late-minute Ayoub Sadahine strike was enough to prevent this side from avoiding a defeat. 

In the meantime, ASO Chlef's last five games have ended with two wins, coming against US Biskra and Mostaganem, ending 1-2 and 2-0, respectively. However, they settled for a 2-2 draw with Magra while losing to CR Belouizdad. 

Away from home, ASO Chlef have lost twice, drew two and won one of their last five games. In those matches, ASO Chlef scored three goals while conceding five. 

This season, ASO Chlef have 16 points from 13 league matches. In those matches, ASO Chlef scored ten goals while conceding ten, and they sit 9th in the standings. 

Interesting Match Facts

ASO Chlef have not won this fixture since their last win in 2022. In fact, ASO Chlef have lost four matches in their last nine meetings against MC Alger. In six of their last ten matches, we have witnessed both teams scoring. This fixture has ended goalless only once since 2019. 

Expert Betting Tips

MC Alger will not drop points in this game as I expect them to be at their best. At the same time, ASO Chlef have been impressive in recent games, with one defeat in recent encounters. However, MC Alger have not pulled off strong performances lately, but I believe they are the team for the job here. This game will be one-sided, but I expect ASO Chlef to respond with goals. I will take this game to end with a scoring option for both teams, especially considering how their previous meetings ended.