Stadium: 5 Juliet 1962 Stadium
Time: 24.01.2025, 08:00 PM

The stage is set for one of the most anticipated games of the campaign as USM Alger face off against MC Alger at the 5 Julliet 1962 Stadium on Friday. Both teams have been involved in continental duties lately, and they’ll resume league action after qualifying for the next phase, respectively. This fixture have failed to live up to the hype in recent meetings, but we expect a different outcome this time as the hosts hope to maintain their nine-game unbeaten run.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!USM Alger (9th)
Last five games: DWLDW
The hosts are unbeaten in their last nine games as they march here with a (3-0) victory over MC Oran. This was their last game in the league as they found the back of the net three times against their struggling opponent.
Juggling both the continental championship and the domestic league have affected the Usmists' output, who have now won just once in three league matches.
USM Alger are yet to lose a game at home this season, sharing the spoils once and winning four times. Things have been going well for them in front of goal, marching here with ten goals in three matches.
MC Alger (3rd)
Last five games: WLDDW
The Mouloudians returned to winning ways after their recent struggles in the league, defeating NC Magra (1-2) on the road. In a game where they conceded first, MC Alger were more than happy to have secured the maximum points. The victory ended their three-game winless run in the division.
The Mouloudians are one of the best teams in the division this season, heading here with two defeats in twenty-six games. MC Alger scored ten goals and conceded seven as they are four points behind on the log. Khaled Ben Yahia’s men have been below par in front of goal lately and have scored twice in three matches.
MC Alger have won four and drawn twice over their last six home games.
Interesting Facts
Over their previous ten meetings, USM Alger have won three while MC Alger have recorded three wins and four games ending in a stalemate.
Since 2012, USM Alger have lost once against MC Alger in their previous meetings.
Expert betting tips
MC Alger are struggling presently and have not lived up to expectations lately. For a quality side like MC Alger, they’ve been quiet in front of goal— their highest goal scorer is a defender, Mohamed Reda Halaimia. The hosts are the complete opposite, as they’ve been pretty decent in front of goal recently.
This game hasn’t really produced a lot in terms of goals lately, and with both teams having a well-organized defense, we might likely witness a low score here.
USM Alger have lost just once at home against MC Alger since 2012, and we are trusting them to at least secure a point here; bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 1.90 at (Betway).
USM Alger will likely get the first goal here as they’ll play with great urgency against their guests; bet on home score first for 1.85 at (1xbet).
I also think both teams will be pleased with a point apiece at the break for 1.83 at (Bet365).
Good luck!
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