USM Alger vs RS Berkane
- Venue: Stade du 5 Juillet, Algiers
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Odds Snapshot:
USM Alger win: 2.15, Draw: 2.80, RS Berkane win: 3.40 (as of June 2024)
Statistical Matchup
- USM Alger: 5W-2D-1L at home since 2022 in CAF competitions
- RS Berkane: 3W-3D-2L away since 2021 (final stage)
- Last H2H: 1-1 draw in 2023 group stage
Predicted Lineups
- USM Alger (4-2-3-1): Zemmamouche (GK); Radouani, Belkacemi, Hamra, Laouafi; Benkhelifa, Chita; Mahious, Merili, Bousseliou; Tabti
- RS Berkane (4-3-3): M'Barki (GK); Outtara, El Haj, Dayo, Bencharki; El Kess, Naji, Oueslati; El Kaabi, Laachir, El Motaraji
Prediction & Betting Advice
- Prediction: USM Alger 1-0 RS Berkane
- Market Value: Home win (2.15) – exceptional value, as USM Alger’s home record is formidable and their defense rarely concedes. Given Berkane’s reluctance to attack early in away legs, expect a cagey first half. Under 2.5 goals (1.54) is safest, but less lucrative.
- Props: Consider draw/USM Alger in double chance, and under 9.5 corners (as both average low corner counts in high-pressure encounters).
In-Play Watchlist
- If USM Alger scores first, in-play bets on ‘No’ for both teams to score (likely odds 1.70+) are good value, as Alger typically close out narrow leads at home.
- With high physical intensity, yellow card markets are hot: USM Alger average 2.7 yellows/game, Berkane 2.9; over 4.5 cards at odds above 1.70 is a viable play.