USM Khenchela vs US Biskra Prediction: The guests stand no chance against a wounded Khenchela side

On Friday, the Algerian Ligue One continues as USM Khenchela lock horns against US Biskra at the Stade Amar Hamam Stadium. The hosts will be keen to return to winning ways, having lost their most recent game on their home turf. At the same time, the guests will at least fight for a point here. 

Last five games: LWDWL

The Black and White dropped to tenth place on the standings after their loss against ES Setif at home. USM Khenchela, who were winning at the break, failed to apply caution as their guests scored three goals in the second half to abscond with all the points. The result ended their decent run of three consecutive home wins. 

Despite the loss, USM Khenchela are back on their feet after the poor start to the campaign, and this can be attributed to the significant improvement in their attacking setup. 

Sharif Hajar's men have kept three consecutive clean sheets in their last four games, and they’ll be keen to shut out their guests here. 

USM Khenchela have picked up sixteen points from a possible thirty-three, scoring nine and conceding eleven. USM Khenchela have managed four wins over their previous seven games at home this season. 

Last five games: DLDLL

The hosts' woes continued as they suffered casualties on their home turf against the newly promoted Olympique Akbou team. US Biskra, who have been trying to bounce back from their run of seven games without a breakthrough, surrendered to a far superior team in front of their home supporters. This was after their slim (1-0) loss against MC Oran away from home. 

US Biskra have been one of the worst sides in the division this season, as they sit comfortably at the bottom of the log. 

US Biskra have managed two wins over their previous twelve games in the league. US Biskra have picked up ten points from a combined thirty-six, scoring eighth and conceding twelve. The visitors have won once over their last six away games. 

Over their previous four meetings, USM Khenchela have recorded a win, while US Biskra have won three. USM Khenchela were on a decent run until they suffered a shocking home loss against ES Setif. The implication is that they’ve to secure all the points against a struggling US Biskra, and since they’ve not lost back-to-back home games in the league since promotion, we expect a more aggressive attacking approach here.

USM Khenchela to win (1.80): The hosts are extremely strong when they play in front of their home supporters, and considering the guests' terrible run, I expect USM Khenchela to secure all the points here.

I’m rooting for khenchela to start strong here, and hopefully, they get a goal before the break.

The guests hardly concede much when they play on the road and we think this game might just produce a goal for 2.27.

Good luck!