MC Alger vs Enugu Rangers Predictions - MC Alger to see off Enugu Rangers in the second leg

Brad Newcomb

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MC Alger lost to Enugu Rangers in the first leg but remain unbeaten at home in their last 32 matches.
Enugu Rangers pulled off a shock win with two late goals, but face a formidable away challenge.
MC Alger are predicted to secure a win to nil in the second leg, leveraging their dominant home form.

MC Alger have often won at home recently (Getty Images)

MC Alger had no answer in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round match but have often won at home recently. Enugu Rangers caused an upset last weekend but MC Alger are on a lengthy unbeaten run at home. MC Alger are predicted to win to nil.

MC Alger have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures.
MC Alger have scored 11 goals in 5 home matches.
MC Alger have conceded 1 goal in 5 home games.
Enugu Rangers have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Enugu Rangers have scored 8 goals in 5 away games.
Enugu Rangers have conceded 7 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Enugu Rangers have a slight edge over MC Alger, with one victory to none.

MC Alger Form

Mouloudia Club of Algiers came away empty-handed in their CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg match against Enugu Rangers last weekend, losing 2-0 away from home after conceding twice near the end of full-time.

MC Alger have won three of their last five games, with one defeat and one draw. They scored nine goals and conceded one.

Mouloudia have registered four victories in their last five home fixtures, with one draw. They scored 11 goals and conceded one.

MC Alger have the advantage of playing the second leg at home, having won nine of their last ten games at their stadium, including recording four clean sheets in a row, giving them the advantage to come out on top against Enugu Rangers and advance to the next phase of the competition.

Enugu Rangers Form

Enugu Rangers pulled off a shock victory in their CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg encounter against MC Alger, winning 2-0 at home after two late strikes.

The Flying Antelopes have won three of their last five fixtures, with one defeat and one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded five.

Rangers International have secured three victories in their last five away games, with two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded seven.

Enugu Rangers will be pleased with their efforts in the opening leg, but face a tough assignment taking on MC Alger in their own backyard, as their opponents are on a 32-match unbeaten run at home.

Team News

MC Alger

MC Alger issued a statement following their defeat to Enugu Rangers: “Mouloudia Club of Algiers expresses its dissatisfaction with the events that took place during Sunday’s match against Nigerian club Enugu Rangers in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, as well as the refereeing decisions made during the match.

“The penalty awarded to our opponents, despite no foul having been committed to warrant it.

“The referee’s decision to show Oussama Benhaoua a controversial second yellow card for an incident in which the foul had actually been committed by Ayoub Ghezala. This decision appeared deliberate, as Benhaoua had already been booked.”

Oussama Benhaoua received a red card in the opening leg and will serve a suspension.

Mohamed Bangoura, Chahreddine Boukholda, Siriman Konate, and Mossi Nduwumwe have scored a goal each in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League.

Enugu Rangers

Goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh was sent off early in the match against MC Alger and will serve a suspension.

Kenneth Igboke scored from the spot in the 87th minute of the match, registering his first goal in this edition of the CAF Champions League.

James Emo was also on the scoresheet three minutes later, securing his first goal in the competition.

Chidozie Iwundu has contributed one goal so far.

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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