Berkane vs USM Alger Prediction and Betting Tips | April 28, 2024

Berkane welcome USM Alger at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday (April 28).

The first leg between the two sides couldn't take place due to political and administrative issues. CAF eventually awarded three points to RS Berkane. Custom officials at Alger’s airport seized RS Berkane’s jerseys meant for the match because the shirts contained a Moroccan map.

The map included the disputed Western Sahara territory, which is widely controlled and administered by Morocco, but whose local residents are backed by Algeria. Morocco and Algeria have severed diplomatic ties as a result of this crisis. Algerian FA subsequently printed fresh shirts without the map for Berkane, but the team refused to don it, prompting CAF’s decision.

USM have accepted to travel to Morocco to honour the second leg amid the Algerian FA’s plans to fight CAF’s verdict. Algerian football officials have complained to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and are planning to file another complaint, according to reports. However, USM have been urged to concentrate on the game.

L'USMA, who won the previous edition of the CAF Confederation Cup, will enter Sunday’s meeting off a bitter defeat against Belouizdad. The visitors have been knocked out of the Coupe Nationale (Algerian cup competition) on penalties. They now turn their focus to the continental competition.

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

• Berkane are unbeaten in eight games across competitions.
• The hosts have won their last three matches across competitions, scoring eight goals against three conceded.
• Berkane have won four times and lost once in their last five home games.
• USM have won twice and lost thrice in their last five road outings.
• Berkane have won four times and drawn once in their last five games, while USM have won thrice and lost twice in the same period.
• Form Guide: Berkane – W-W-W-D-W; USM – L-L-W-W-W

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Berkane vs USM Alger Prediction

Berkane have the momentum following their win on paper in the first leg. They are expected to make the most of their home advantage and confirm their qualification for the final of the competition.

Meanwhile, USM's title defence is in jeopardy. They will likely face an uphill battle to overcome the 3-0 deficit. Berkane come in as the favourites based on home advantage and momentum.

Prediction: Berkane 2-1 USM

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Berkane vs USM Alger Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Berkane

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Berkane to score first – Yes

Tip 4: USM Alger to score - Yes