USM Khenchela vs ES Setif Prediction: The guests can’t be underestimated

On Saturday, the Algerian Premier League continues as USM Khenchela lock horns against ES Setif at the Stade Amar Hamam Stadium. The hosts will be keen to secure their fourth consecutive home victory when they host ES Setif on their home turf tomorrow. 

USM Khenchela (4th)

Last five games: WLWDW

The Black and White moved to fourth place on the log following their three consecutive games without losing. USM Khenchela, who have been solid defensively in their last three games, march here with a slim (1-0) victory over Olympique Akbou at home. The victory took their run to three consecutive home wins with a correct score of (1-0) in all. USM Khenchela are back on their feet after their poor start to the campaign, and this can be attributed to the significant improvement in their defensive setup. 

Sharif Hajar's men have kept three consecutive clean sheets in recent 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 seven and conceding eight. USM Khenchela have managed four wins over their previous six games at home this season. 

ES Setif (6th)

Last five games: LWLWD

The Black Eagles settled for a share of the spoils as they dropped to sixth place on the log. In a game where they managed just two shots at goal, ES Setif were once again below par. They were lucky to have settled for a toothless stalemate after MC Alger missed the chance to snatch all the points from the penalty spot. This was after their (1-0) victory on the road against Olympique Akbou. 

Frankly, ES Setif have been poor this season, winning four of their last ten league games. Réda Bendris's men presently sit in sixth place on the log, picking up fifteen points from a combined thirty. 

ES Setif have lost three times over their last five games on the road this campaign. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous four meetings, ES Setif have managed just a win, while USM Khenchela have recorded three wins. Even though the hosts have not been pretty decent in front of goal lately, they’ve always got the job done regardless of how difficult it might seem. They have won three consecutive home games and will host a solid ES Setif team tomorrow. 

USM Khenchela is my favourite team here but we can’t disrespect the guests who have been consistent in the league over the years. 

Both teams have struggled to convert their chances lately, so I will settle for a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 1.66.

I also think the goal will be scored after the break for 2.23.

USM Khenchela have won three times against their guests, and I’m backing them to win here for 1.91.

Good luck!