USM Annaba vs JS Jijel prediction

USM Annaba have won four, drawn two and lost two of their eight Ligue 2 games so far, scoring 11 and letting in 5. That has them 2nd on 14 points.

Their last six in all competitions read three wins, one draw and two defeats, at 1.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game. Last time out they beat CR Béni Thour 2-1 away; before that came a goalless draw at home to CA Batna and a 2-1 defeat away at Teleghma.

Two clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank twice. At home they've won two of three recently (5 scored, 1 conceded).

So far in the Ligue 2, JS Jijel have won none, drawn three and lost four of seven, with 2 goals scored and 8 conceded, good for 15th place and 3 points.

Over the last six matches it has been no wins, two draws and four defeats, averaging 0.3 goals for and 1.3 against. Last time out they drew 1-1 with NC Magra; before that came a 2-0 defeat away at Paradou AC and a 2-1 defeat at home to MSP Batna.

JS Jijel haven't won in six. The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last four. They failed to score in four of those games. On the road they've won none of three recently (0 scored, 5 conceded).

Home and away form points to USM Annaba: USM Annaba have won two of their last three at home, JS Jijel none of their last three on the road. 11 points separate the two sides in the table. USM Annaba also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make USM Annaba clear favourites at 57%, with JS Jijel on 15% and the draw at 28%.

On goals, it expects around 2.1 in the game: 1.5 for USM Annaba and 0.7 for JS Jijel. Over 2.5 goals is 38% and both teams scoring 41%.