CR Belouizdad vs CS Constantine Predictions

CR Belouizdad enter this fixture as the form team in Algeria’s Ligue 1, riding a six-match unbeaten start (DWWWWD) and sitting third in the table. Their recent run has featured three clean sheets and a comeback draw at USM Alger, with M. Ben Hammouda and F. El Melali providing consistent attacking threat. CS Constantine, meanwhile, have slumped to 12th after three straight losses, conceding nine goals in that stretch and showing little sign of arresting their slide, especially away from home.

The tactical contrast is stark: Belouizdad’s defence has been watertight at home, yet to concede in two matches, while Constantine’s away record is porous—eleven goals shipped in four outings, with just two scored. Belouizdad average 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded over their last five, while Constantine’s last five have seen them leak 2.8 per game. Discipline could be a subplot, with both sides averaging 3+ cards per match recently, but set-piece data is limited. Goal timing suggests Belouizdad are capable of striking early, with four first-half goals in their last five.

Given the momentum and defensive solidity of the hosts, the model expects Belouizdad to control proceedings, likely taking an early lead and managing the game from the front. Constantine’s travel woes and lack of attacking punch away from home make a comeback improbable, and with both teams tending towards low-scoring H2H affairs, a 2-0 home win looks the most plausible outcome.