JS Kabylie vs MC El Bayadh Prediction: The hosts will get the job done before the break

JS Kabylie will face off against MC El Bayadh after their hard-fought (2-2) stalemate on the road against Paradou AC at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium on Tuesday. The home team, who are unbeaten in seven games, will hope to maintain their decent run against a struggling opponent tomorrow. 

Last five games: WWDDD

The Canary Islanders settled for their third stalemate since the league began. JS Kabylie, who won against NC Magra at home, fought back twice to split points on the road. KS Kabylie, who was on the losing end at the break after conceding in the 45th minute, leveled in the 65th minute. ES Setif retook the lead, and KS Kabylie scored a last gasp to share the spoils on the road. It was a very promising performance from the most successful side in the history of the tournament, and the fans were pleased with a point against a formidable opponent. 

Benchika men are one of the teams tipped to challenge for the title after strengthening their squad in the transfer window. The Canaries have picked up eighteen points from a possible thirty-three as they sit in 4th place on the log. JS Kabylie have also won three, drawn once, and lost two games at home. 

Last five matches: DLLDW

The visiting team have been below par this season; however, they head here with a decent display against MC Oran at home. After losing two points against ES Mostaganem in front of their home supporters, MC El Bayadh bounced back with a slim (1-0) victory over a solid MC Who Oran. Despite the win, they were the second best as their guests had twelve shots at goal without finding the back of the net. It was not so good a display for MC El Bayadh as their win was as a result of MC Oran's lack of bite in front of goal. 

MC El Bayadh have had a poor start to this campaign, heading here with six defeats in ten starts and sitting in the relegation zone.

Fouad Bouali's men have lost four and managed one win on the road this season.

Interesting Facts

JS Kabylie have won once and shared the spoils against MC El Bayadh three times over their previous four meetings.

JS Kabylie are unbeaten in their last seven league games.

MC El Bayadh's last six games have produced less than two goals. 

JS Kabylie are still in the title race, and a win here would affirm their status as title contenders. They have not been consistent, but they have a decent tactician and an exciting team. I’m not impressed by MC El Bayadh's recent performance in their despite securing the maximum points. They conceded more than eighteen shots in total and managed just seven overall. I do feel their opponent wasn’t effective enough in front of goal, and a pretty decent team like JS Kabylie would kill them off if they repeat such a performance here.

JS Kabylie to score before the break (1.72): The Canary Islanders are one of my favorite teams in Africa, as they boast a pretty solid coach and a well-drilled team. I’m backing them to score before the break, even though the most suitable result is for them to win.

Total over 2.5 goals (2.29): I also think JS Kabylie will score more than two goals here since they have created loads of chances recently, including the fact that their guests have been poor defensively.

Prediction: JS Kabylie (3-0) MC El Bayadh

Good luck!