Kabylie vs ES Setif Prediction: Both teams could score here

The Stade 1er Novembre 1954 will host the round 20 Algeria Ligue 1 match between Kabylie and ES Setif. Both teams currently occupy the 6th and 5th positions in the standings, respectively, and will be eager to secure a victory. How will this end?

In their most recent Algeria Ligue 1 fixture, Kabylie played against Khenchela, resulting in a goalless draw. This match marked their consecutive league draws in recent weeks, with another stalemate against Paradou, also ending without goals. Despite these draws, Kabylie extended their unbeaten run to five matches. During this period, they secured victories over US Souf and Magra, while also drawing against El Bayadh in other matches. Over their last six games, Azzedine Aït Djoudi's Kabylie side has scored a total of six goals, averaging one goal per match.

ES Sétif comes into this match on the back of a 1-0 victory over MC Alger in the Ligue Professionnelle 1. Taher Benkhelifa's goal in the 21st minute secured all three points for ES Setif. In recent matches, the visiting team has performed impressively, winning four out of their last five games. They secured victories against Constantine, NR Tazoughert, and Khenchela, although they suffered a loss to El Bayadh in another match. It's worth noting that ES Sétif has conceded goals in five of their last six games, totaling seven goals against them during this period.

Both teams appear evenly matched, making it difficult to predict a clear advantage for either side. I anticipate both teams to exhibit solidity in defense and attack. Therefore, I expect a closely contested match with a tight scoreline. Given this scenario, I foresee a draw as a likely outcome, with both teams capable of scoring.