USM Alger vs MC Alger Prediction & Betting Tips (25 December)

Struggling USM Alger have found the going pretty tough on their own patch of late, winning only four times in 17 attempts in the Ligue 1, not to mention suffering some defeats in their previous ten games. MC Alger have endured few such difficulties on the road, enjoying eight successes over the course of their last 13 away matches at this level.

Over the course of their last 10 matches at the top table of the Ligue 1, USM Alger have been involved in eight encounters in which under 2.5 goals have been scored. Given that 13 of the previous 17 MC Alger away games at this elite level have followed the same pattern, anyone expecting this clash to serve up more than two goals is likely to be disappointed.

At least one of the two keepers has emerged with a clean sheet from 13 of the previous 17 USM Alger home matches at this level, so thrilling encounters at this venue have been few and far between. What’s more, 13 of the most recent 17 USM Alger away games at the top table of the Ligue 1 have followed suit, including in a success at this ground last term.