FUS Rabat vs USM Alger Prediction: A competitive first leg expected

This CAF Confederation Cup Qualification match between FUS Rabat and USM Alger will take place at the Stade Prince Moulay EL Hassan in Rabat. Even though this will be the first time that these two teams face each other, this one appears to be quite important. Which team will have the upper hand going into the second part of the match?

After drawing their last two league matches against Maghreb Fez and Olympique de Safi with similar scores of 0-0, FUS Rabat will be hoping to go back to winning ways tonight. Their last two league matches were against Olympique de Safi and Maghreb Fez. However, prior to those draws, FUS Rabat won three consecutive matches, two of which were played against FC Lotto in the CAF Confederation Cup and concluded with scores of 3-0 and 0-2, respectively, while one of their matches in the league was played against Wydad and also ended with a score of 0-2. The fact that FUS Rabat has not conceded a goal in any of their most recent five matches is evidence of how sturdy their defense is.

The home team, USM Alger, has been having problems as of late, and the away team will come into this match with high hopes for a victory after being able to upset Al Ahly in their match for the CAF Super Cup Final. The lone goal that Zineddine Belaid scored in the game's 43rd minute turned out to be the game-winning goal. In the meantime, it is essential to keep in mind that before that win, USM Alger had suffered three consecutive defeats, the most recent of which came against Constatine in a match that finished 3-0, followed by ASO Chlef in a match that ended 1-3, and finally CR Belouizdad in a match that ended 1-3.

The fact that FUS Rabat will be competing in their own stadium will undoubtedly provide them with a significant competitive edge, and I anticipate that this match will go in favor of the home team. Even if the away team has been struggling as of late, I still anticipate that they will perform better here. Matches at this stage require a high quality of play; therefore, it is reasonable to assume that they will score at least one goal.