MC El Bayadh vs MC Alger Prediction: The hosts have a stern test against a well-organized opponent

On Friday, MC El Bayadh will face off against MC Alger at the Stade Zakaria Medjdoub Stadium in their attempt to bounce back from their recent stalemate at home. The hosts' team will be desperate to return to winning ways when they clash with the champions tomorrow. 

MC El Bayadh

Last five matches: WWLDL

The hosts have been below par lately, heading here with three games without a breakthrough. MC El Bayadh lost on the road against ASO Chlef, conceding twice without a response. MC El Bayadh, who put up a decent halftime performance, were overwhelmed by their opponent, who found the back of the net twice after the break. This was on the back of a (1-1) stalemate on their home turf against Paradou AC. MC El Bayadh have had a poor start to this campaign, heading here with five l losses in eight starts. 

Fouad Bouali's men have lost once at home over their last eight league games. 

MC Alger (2nd)

Last five matches: DWWDD

The Mouloudians are yet to find their rhythm this campaign, settling for the fourth share of the spoils since the league began. In a match where they dominated from start to end and fired twenty-five shots at goal, MC Alger were very unlucky. Patrice Beaumelle's men deserved all the points but somewhat split points against US Biskra on their home turf. 

Even though they have had tough fixtures since the season began and have struggled to replicate last season’s form, they have been below par at home. MC Alger currently occupy second place on the log, scoring six and conceding three. Patrice Beaumelle's men have had a smooth run on the road this campaign, winning twice and sharing the spoils once. 

Expert Betting Tips

MC Alger have won twice and drawn once, while MC El Bayadh have won a game over their last four meetings. The hosts have been struggling to maintain their momentum this season due to their inability to defend and convert their chances. They’ll lock horns against the champions, who have drawn back-to-back league games and can’t afford to drop points here.

It’s going to be a tough game, but the guests are the closest to securing the maximum possible points considering their decent run away from home; bet on away win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 1.61.

We also expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.81.

This game will likely end in favour of the guests; bet on an away win for 2.01.

Good luck!