ES Ben Aknoun vs MC Alger Prediction: This game won’t deprive us of goals

In their attempt to win their eighth Algerian League title, MC Alger will fight for the maximum points when they face off against a relegation-threatened ES Ben Aknoun at the Dar El Beida Stadium. The hosts have had a decent run lately but have a stern test ahead of their clash against the league leaders. 

Last five games: DLWWW

Bilel Dziri's men have been one of the surprises in the second campaign of the season, as they’ve now won four games. ES Ben Aknoun won again as they defeated NC Magra on their ground. The hosts continued their quest to survive relegation this season, this time with three consecutive victories. The hosts have stepped up their game in recent weeks with two defeats in twelve matches. ES Ben Aknoun moved to 14th on the log with nineteen points from a combined fifty-seven. 

ES Ben Aknoun have won three, drawn three, and lost three games at home this season. 

Last five games: WWDLW

The Doyens came from a (1-3) defeat at the break to secure the maximum points in what seems to be one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the competition. MC Alger scored six times while their opponent found the back of the net three times to win. The Mouloudians were running rampant in the league with fifteen wins in sixteen games. Patrice Beaumelle's men had a little setback recently, conceding once and failing to respond, but they bounced back emphatically against ASO Chlef. 

MC Alger have won four, lost twice, and drawn three over their previous nine away games. 

The reverse leg ended in a (4-0) victory for MC Alger, but there have been lots of changes in their opponents’ camp since then. MC Alger head here with an emphatic comeback in their recent game against ASO Chlef, coming from a (1-3) down at the break to winning (6-3). At the same time, ES Ben Aknoun have now won three consecutive games for the first time since promotion. They have lost twice in their last thirteen games and we think they’ll fight with their last breath against the league leaders. This game will produce goals as the hosts can’t seem to keep a clean sheet, while the visitors will definitely get some goals here; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.35.

This game will be played on a neutral ground, and we think the visitors are at an advantage here; bet on an away win for 1.71.

We expect both teams to get a goal apiece for 2.12.

Good luck!