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USM Alger vs Rivers United Predictions - USM Alger to sink Rivers United at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 05 Apr 2024

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Brad Newcomb 05 Apr 2024

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USM Alger vs Rivers United tips for Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final 2nd leg match (23:00 SAST)
USM Alger have won seven of their last nine home fixtures
Can Rivers United knock out the defending champions?

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Can Rivers United knock out the defending champions? (Getty Images)

USM Alger vs Rivers United Predictions

USM Alger did well to limit the damage in the first leg, and they have been winning regularly at home. Rivers United take a slender advantage to Algeria but have poor away form. USM Alger is predicted to win to nil.

USM Alger vs Rivers United Predictions
Head to Head
USM Alger Form
USM Alger Team News & Injuries
Rivers United Form
Rivers United Team News & Injuries

USM Alger have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
USM Alger have scored 14 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
USM Alger have conceded 6 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Rivers United have lost 4 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Rivers United have scored 5 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
Rivers United have conceded 8 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

USM Alger lost 1-0 against Rivers United last weekend, in the only meeting between the two clubs.

USM Alger Form

Defending Champions, USM Alger came away empty-handed in their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first-leg match against Rivers United, losing by a goal to nil.

USM Alger were on the back foot soon after the kickoff, conceding in the tenth minute of the match.

USM Alger had no answer against their hosts, who kept them under pressure during the remaining time in the game.

USM had 31% possession and 12 shots in the match, with one attempt on target.

Les Rouge et Noir have registered four victories in their last five fixtures, including one loss. They scored 14 goals and conceded one.

USM have four of their last five home matches, including two losses. They scored 14 goals and let in six at the back.

USM Alger have been in top form at their stadium, winning seven of their last nine games, giving them the advantage to turn their first-leg loss against Rivers United around with a solid victory in front of their fans.

USM Alger Team News & Injuries

Khaled Bousseliou picked up an injury late in the game against Rivers United and will be unavailable for selection.

Abdoulaye Kanou has scored two goals in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup.

Oussama Chita, Tumisang Orebonye, Abderrahmane Bacha, Zineddine Belaid, Brahim Benzaza, and Islam Merili have contributed with one goal each in the competition.

Rivers United Form

Rivers United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over USM Alger to gain a slender advantage going into the second leg in Algeria.

Rivers United had the perfect start against USM Alger, taking the lead after ten minutes of play.

Rivers continued to create countless chances to score another goal but failed to find the back of the net for a second time.

Rivers United had 69% possession and 30 shots in the game, with seven attempts on target.

Rivers have recorded three victories in their last five matches, including one loss and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded five.

Rivers United have secured one win in their last five away fixtures, including four defeats. They scored five goals and conceded eight.

Rivers United have a mountain to climb to get the result they require against USM Alger to progress to the semi-finals, as they have registered one win in their last 17 away games, which includes ten losses.

Rivers United Team News & Injuries

Augustine Okejepha scored the winning goal against USM Alger, registering his first in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup.

Alex Oyowah has scored four goals in the competition thus far.

Shadrack Asigbu, Echeta Deputy, Nyima Nwagua, Samuel Antwi, and Kazie Godswill have been on target with one goal each.

Verdict

USM Alger v Rivers United

USM Alger is tipped to use their excellent home form to secure a win-to-nil victory over a Rivers United side that does not travel well, with a 2-0 scoreline.

USM Alger Win to Nil

Win to Nil

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