Renaissance de Berkane vs USM Alger Prediction & Betting Tips - Caf Confederation Cup

Prediction published on 26/04/2024, 15:00  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 28/04/2024 at 07:00 in Caf Confederation Cup Prediction

USM Alger’s progress in the CAF Confederations Cup is in danger ahead of their trip to RS Berkane in the semi-finals. Berkane have a massive advantage from the first leg, having been awarded a 3-0 away win. The first leg encounter was canceled after Algerian authorities confiscated Berkane’s kits. As a result, Berkane would refuse to go to the pitch without their official kits, leaving USM Alger without opponents to play. The matter, taken up by CAF, was ruled in favor of the Moroccans who now seem to have an easy pass to the final. Even before the ruling in their favor, Berkane were favorites going into the game, with a seven-game unbeaten run. As it is, Berkane have just one loss in 11 matches and come here with three straight home wins. They have just one loss in their last 22 home matches while they haven't lost at home in this competition since 2015. In the 41 home matches in the CAF Confederations Cup since 2015, they only failed to win six times. This season, Berkane haven't lost in the tournament, and their unbeaten run stretches to 12 matches.

It remains unclear how USM Alger will take in the award of the first leg to Berkane even as they are expected to honour this game. Are the two nations frosty diplomatic relations about to deny USM Alger the chance to defend their crown? Only time will tell. For now, USM Alger have a mountain to climb if they are to abide by the CAF ruling. Overturning a 3-0 deficit away to Berkane will call for a lot. This is in light of USM Alger’s recent performances. The Algerians haven't been as fluid in their performances as Berkane and will walk into this game as underdogs, if they do. In their last six away matches, USM Alger have suffered four defeats. The award to Berkane of the first leg match means USM Alger have now suffered three losses in six Confederations Cup matches. The Algerians have only won twice in the last 12 away matches in this competition.