USM Alger vs RSB Berkane Prediction and Betting Tips | 21st April 2024

USM Alger will welcome RSB Berkane to Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.

USM Alger vs RSB Berkane Preview

Both teams were among the best sides in the group stage, as they topped their respective groups, winning four times. USM Alger went on to defeat Nigeria’s Rivers United 2-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals to reach the semis. The visitors boast eight wins in their last 10 matches in all competitions.

El Ittihad won the CAF Confederation Cup last season against Tanzanian side Young Africans. It was their first title in the competition. USM Alger’s new coach Juan Carlos Garrido, who took over four months after their continental success, hopes to relive those “wonderful moments” with his team.

RSB Berkane topped Group D with 14 points and did not record any defeat, winning four times and drawing twice. They subsequently defeated Libyan team Abu Salim 3-2 in the quarterfinals to reach the current stage. The visitors have recorded only one loss in their last 10 meetings, winning six times and drawing thrice.

The Oranges Boys crashed out in the playoff round last season after losing to Tunisian side Union Monastirienne 1-0. They appear to be in a better shape this term, as they are third placed in the Moroccan top flight with 40 points. However, they are trailing the top spot by 18 points, with six rounds of matches to spare.

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USM Alger vs RSB Berkane Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• USM Alger boast five wins in their last five matches in all competitions.
• USM Alger have scored 15 goals and conceded one in their last five matches.
• USM Alger have played five seasons in the CAF Confederation Cup.
• RSB Berkane have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
• USM Alger have won four times and lost once in their last five matches while RSB Berkane have won four times and drawn once.

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USM Alger vs RSB Berkane Prediction

Malian import and USM Alger star Abdoulaye Kanou is the competition’s top scorer with four goals. He could be a thorn in the flesh of Berkane’s defenders. Coach Garrido, who also worked in Morocco as a coach, says he has the secret to beat the Moroccan visitors.

RSB Berkane will be counting on their talisman Youssef Zghoudi, who boasts three goals in the competition.

USM Alger are the favorites based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: USM Alger 3-1 SB Berkane

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USM Alger vs RSB Berkane Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – USM Alger to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: USM Alger to score first – Yes

Tip 4: RSB Berkane to score - Yes