CR Belouizdad vs ES Ben Aknoun Prediction: The hosts will likely secure a win here, but it won’t come easy

On Saturday, CR Belouizdad will face off against ES Ben Aknoun at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in this highly anticipated fixture. The hosts, who have lost back-to-back games, can't afford to drop points when they face off against their neighbours tomorrow. 

Last five games: WDWLL

Marcos Paqueta's comrades suffered a setback in their attempt to claim the second spot. Just after their embarrassing (1-0) defeat away from home against MC Oran, CR Belouizdad were overpowered by a struggling USM Khenchela. The hosts, who have already lost the league to their rival, are now a point from the CAF Champions League spot. CR Belouizdad head here with seven points from a combined fifteen in recent games, as they sit in third place on the table. 

After failing to qualify his side for the CAF Champions League knockout round, Marcos Paqueta's job could be on the line if he fails to make the top two. CR Belouizdad have won eight, lost twice, and shared the spoils twice in their last twelve home games. 

Last five games: WLDWL

Bilel Dziri's men succumbed to a (2-3) defeat on their ground against JS Kabylie. After streams of decent performance lately, ES Ben Aknoun were defensively poor, conceding two penalties to surrender to a loss. The hosts continued their quest to survive relegation this season and have stepped up their game in recent months with four defeats in sixteen matches. ES Ben Aknoun maintained their spot on the log with twenty-three points from a combined sixty-nine. 

ES Ben Aknoun have won once, drawn five, and lost five games away from home this season. 

The reverse leg ended in a share of the spoils at ES Ben Aknoun. CR Belouizdad have been playing below their standard lately and have lost back to backhand in a very crucial period. They are now a point below the CAF Champions League place, and a defeat here could cause them more damage. On the other hand, ES Ben Aknoun have been pretty decent lately as they aim to survive relegation this season. They are a point above relegation, and we think they’ll remain in the league. The hosts are the favourite to win here, but the visitors can’t be totally underestimated. Both teams' defence have been breached often lately, and we expect this game to produce more than two goals for 2.04.

We expect to see more than a goal before the break 2.99.

ES Ben Aknoun will definitely get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.37.

Good luck!