USM Alger vs CS Constantine prediction and betting tips on April 9, 2025
Game Prediction
USM Alger or CS Constantine? An Algerian club will fall at the final whistle of the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final on April 9. Kick-off at 7pm GMT at the Stade du 05 juillet 1962.
USM Alger vs CS Constantine Key stats and trends
- CS Constantine has won 3 of the last 5 matches against USM Alger, including 2 draws.
- USM Alger has won 80% of its last 10 home games, including 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
- USMA has not lost any of its last 7 games in this campaign, including 4 wins and 3 draws.
- During the same period, USMA scored 15 goals (+2 per game) and conceded 3 (-0.5 on average).
- CS Constantine has not won any of its last 6 matches, including 4 draws and 2 defeats.
- CS Constantine has scored 2.71 goals and conceded 1 on average over its previous 7 games in the campaign.
USM Alger vs CS Constantine recent form
USM Alger enjoyed a fine campaign, dominating Group C without losing a single game: 6 matches, 4 wins and 2 draws. The Usmistes are currently 4th in Ligue 1 with 33 points from 20 matches. The draw in the first leg of the quarter-finals means that USMA can welcome their anniversary with a slight advantage.
CS Constantine did what it took to reach the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup. In a Group A dominated by Tanzania's Simba, SC Constantine finished 2nd with 4 wins from 6 games. On the other hand, the team's momentum is far from reassuring. They have not won in 6 consecutive matches.
Form
- USM Alger: W L W D D
- CS Constantine: D L D L D
Injury and team news
The list of absentees could influence the outcome of this crucial match. For CS Constantine, the long period of rest before first leg enabled them to recover from injury and field a virtually full-strength side.
USMA were without Radouani, Chetti, Lamara and Merili for the first leg. Uncertainties remain surrounding these players. Salim Boukhenchouche will miss the match following his expulsion in the first leg..
Predicted line-ups
USM Alger possible line-up: Oussama-Adam-Zatu-Mehdi-Lizonka-Salim-Rayane-Loucif-Ahmed-Houssam-Riad
CS Constantine possible line-up: Zakaria-Aimen-Houari-Miloud-Temine-Mohamed-Laïd-Boudrama-Brahim-Belhocini-Tahar
USM Alger vs CS Constantine pre-game odds and win probability
USL Alger est le favori des bookmakers à 56% et 1.64. CS Constantine a seulement 15% de chance evaluée à 6.29. Le match nul coute 3.2 probable à 29%.
Players to watch: Ismaël-Brahim
Ismaël Belkacemi has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 7 games this campaign. The midfielder is decisive once per game.
Dib Brahim has scored 2 and provided 3 assists in 7 games this campaign. The 31-year-old Algerian midfielder brings his experience, tempo control and passing skills to the table.
Expert tip: draw and both teams to score “yes”.
CS Constantine may be out of form, but they're doing well against their opponents. We predict at least one goal for each team. This is a bet estimated at 2.62 and 35%.