USM Alger vs NC Magra Prediction: The home side will bounce back after their back-to-back defeats

Following their back-to-back defeat, USM Alger will treat this game like a final when they host NC Magra at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 Stadium on Tuesday.

USM Alger (4th)

Last five games: WDWLL

The CAF Confederation Cup winner, USM Alger, have been uninspiring in recent games. After their Derby victory against MC Alger, USM Alger were totally outclassed by JS Saoura's side. More recently, they bowed to another defeat on the road against RC Arbaa. USM Alger were below par and deserved to lose. USM Alger are playing like nothing is at stake, and it will be difficult for them to secure the CAF Confederation Cup spot as five other teams in the race.

The defeat took the CAF Confederation Cup champions to the 5th spot on the log and could still make the CAF Champions League with four games to wrap up the season.

USM Alger have been terrible this season in the league, picking up thirty-nine points from a combined seventy-eight. USM Alger have won nine and drawn four at home this season.

NC Magra (11th)

Last five games: LLDWW

The visitors' side have defied all odds in their last two games, beating ASO Chlef and CS Constantine. After their emphatic (0-1) victory over ASO Chlef on the road, NC Magra stunned a strong CS Constantine. The visitors moved from the 13th spot to 11th on the log and are now four points above the relegation zone. NC Magra have picked up seven points from a combined fifteen in their most recent games and are confident of escaping relegation this season.

NC Magra have won two, drawn three, and eight-three in their last thirteen away matches.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides have won three games apiece while a match ended in a tie over their previous seven meetings. USM Alger have struggled on the road this season, which might deny them the CAF Confederation Cup spot. However, they are the second-best side at home. NC Magra have been impressive over their last three games, and we have a feeling they won’t bow without a fight here. Having said this, we expect the home side to win and score more than once since they have not kept a clean sheet over their previous five meetings against the visitors.

USM Alger might even get a halftime victory here for 2.06.

We expect both sides to get a goal apiece for 2.00.

Good luck!