ES Ben Aknoun vs USM Alger Prediction: The visitors stand a better chance here

ES Ben Aknoun will square off against USM Alger on Tuesday at the Stade du 20 Août 1955. The hosts have improved their gameplay in recent weeks as they head here without defeat in five games. At the same time, USM Alger came off on the back of four wins in four matches. 

Last five games: DDWDD

Bilel Dziri's men continued their quest to survive relegation this season as they march here with a draw against a robust CS Constantine side. ES Ben Aknoun, who drew the first blood, could have secured the maximum points; however, the home side equalized with almost the last kick of the game to split points. The victory came after their stalemate on the road to ES Setif. The (1-1) draw was another testament that Bilel comrades are ready to do anything to survive this season. 

The hosts have stepped up their game in recent weeks with four games without a defeat. ES Ben Aknoun moved to 14th on the log with nine points from a combined thirty-nine. 

ES Ben Aknoun will have to be at their best to prevent the host side from scoring, which is likely to happen.

Last five games: DWWWW

The Usmists moved to the 8th spot on the standings following their victory over US Souf. USM Alger started the game poorly, but after some tactical change in the second half, they scored twice to secure the maximum points in a (1-3) victory on the road. 

USM Alger continued their tremendous momentum with four wins and two draws in their last six games. The (1-3) triumph was their fourth in a row as they moved to 8th spot on the standings. USM Alger have also been outstanding in the CAF Confederation Cup, winning three of their last four games. The visitors have picked up twenty points from a possible thirty three three, scoring fifteen while conceding nine. USM Alger have won twice, drawn a game, and lost four on the road this season. 

USM Alger have been fantastic in recent games, with ten games without a defeat. They march here with four consecutive victories and back-to-back wins away from home. On the other hand, ES Ben Aknoun have gone toe to toe with the top guns in the division, coming out with at least a point. They almost secured the maximum points in their recent games on the road against a solid CS Constantine. Juan Carlos' men have played so many games in recent weeks, and we think fatigue might set in here. The Spanish coach made some changes by giving some fringe players an opportunity to express themselves against US Souf. The tactical changes almost cost him the maximum points, but he was spot on with his substitutions. Both sides have at least scored once in their previous five games, and we expect to see more than two goals here for 2.20.

This game looks like a share of the spoils, but the visitors might pull a surprise stunt here: bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.79.

We expect both sides to get a goal apiece for 1.95.

Good luck!