MC Alger vs TP Mazembe Predictions & Tips - MC Alger to edge TP Mazembe

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Last updated: 08 Jan 2025

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Brad Newcomb 08 Jan 2025

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MC Alger and TP Mazembe prepare for crucial CAF Champions League clash.
MC Alger capitalizing on home advantage to secure win-to-nil.
TP Mazembe must win to keep tournament hopes alive.

TP Mazembe must win to keep tournament hopes alive (Getty Images)

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MC Alger vs TP Mazembe Predictions

MC Alger secured a draw in the previous round to remain second in Group A. TP Mazembe dropped more points and must win to keep their hopes alive of progressing further in the competition. MC Alger is predicted to win to nil.

MC Alger vs TP Mazembe Predictions
Head to Head
MC Alger Form
MC Alger Team News & Injuries
TP Mazembe Form
TP Mazembe Team News & Injuries

MC Alger have drawn 3 of their last 7 home fixtures in all competitions.
MC Alger have scored 4 goals in 7 home matches in all competitions.
MC Alger have conceded 4 goals in 7 home games in all competitions.
TP Mazembe have won 4 of their last 7 away fixtures in all competitions.
TP Mazembe have scored 11 goals in 7 away games in all competitions.
TP Mazembe have conceded 6 goals in 7 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

TP Mazembe have a slight edge with one victory to none against MC Alger, including two draws in three meetings.

MC Alger drew 0-0 against TP Mazembe away from home earlier in the competition.

MC Alger Form

MC Alger secured a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal away from home last weekend to remain second in Group A with five points from four games.

MC Alger had the perfect start against Al-Hilal, taking the lead after five minutes of play.

MC Alger did not create many chances during the remainder of the contest, opening the door for Al-Hilal to equalise in the 78th minute of the match.

Mouloudia had 47% possession and three shots in the match, with one attempt on target.

MC Alger have won three of their last seven matches, including one loss and three draws. They scored eight goals and conceded three.

Mouloudia have recorded two victories in their last seven home fixtures, including two defeats and three draws. They scored four goals and let in four at the back.

MC Alger have lacked consistency at home lately but will fancy their chances against an out-of-sorts TP Mazembe side that has yet to win a group-stage match.

MC Alger Team News & Injuries

Sofiane Bayazid scored the opening goal against Al-Hilal, taking his tally to five goals in the 2024/25 CAF Champions League.

Oussama Benhaoua, Zakaria Braoui, and Ayoub Haoui have scored one goal each in the competition thus far.

TP Mazembe Form

TP Mazembe had no answer in their clash against Young Africans last weekend, losing 3-1 away from home to remain bottom of their group on two points.

TP Mazembe took the lead after converting a penalty kick in the 16th minute of the match; however, the home side drew level 17 minutes later.

Mazembe conceded 11 minutes into the second half and for a third time after 60 minutes of play.

TP Mazembe had 36% possession and nine shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

The Ravens have registered three victories in their last seven fixtures, including two losses and two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded six.

TP Mazembe have won four of their last seven away matches, including three defeats. They scored 11 goals and let in six at the back.

TP Mazembe must win their next CAF Champions League fixture to keep in touch with the teams above them in the group. However, they have recorded one victory in their last five outings, which is not the ideal form to have when travelling to face MC Alger.