CR Belouizdad vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: This highly anticipated game will produce more than two goals

On Friday, CR Belouizdad will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign against the Soweto giant at the Stade de July 5, 1962 Stadium. Tomorrow’s game will open a new chapter in both team’s history as they lock horns against each other for the first time. 

The Red and White have had one of their worst starts to this campaign, marching here with a win over arch-rival MC Alger in their domestic league. It’s a morale-boosting game just in time for their CAF Champions League journey. 

This smashing victory builds the confidence of the team and its supporters while sending a clear signal to the opponents. Since taking office, coach Abdelkader Amrani has metamorphosed the Chabab, giving a new breath to a struggling team at the start of the season. 

The hosts will be keen to revive themselves in this competition after failing to make it out of the ground last season. 

The Buccaneers have been firing from all cylinders this campaign, heading here with four consecutive victories in the league. They have also just lost once in all competitions, winning two trophies already. Orlando Pirates head here after knocking out Botswana giant Galaxy SC. 

The Pirates will be keen to extend their unbeaten run here, even though it won’t come on a platter of gold. 

The Red and White, who have had a terrible start to the season, won back to back games before this fixture. New coach Abdelkader Amrani has changed the team's mentality since his arrival, and this game will prove if they’ve really learned their lesson. On the other hand, Orlando Pirates are currently one of the most inform teams in the continent, marching here with just a defeat in over fifteen games. 

The iconic Stade de July 5, 1962 Stadium is one of the worst grounds for a visiting team, and Orlando Pirates have to be extremely careful not to fall for the hosts' trap. 

This highly-anticipated fixture begins a crucial phase in the Buccaneers' search for a second star on their crest as they aim to add to their remarkable 1995 triumph. They're up against a Belouizdad outfit that has become a regular participant in the group stage as well as the knockout rounds of the prestigious continental tournament.

I’ll likely settle for a BTTS here, as we can't see the hosts keeping a clean sheet.

I also think the hosts might likely score before the break for 2.18.

This game will produce more than two goals, considering the level of quality on the pitch. 

Good luck!