MC Alger vs Nigelec Predictions - MC Alger set to beat Nigelec in the return leg

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MC Alger have won 8 of last 10 home matches.
Nigelec must improve attack to overcome MC Alger's home strength.
MC Alger predicted to win to nil at home.

MC Alger are on an impressive unbeaten run at home (Getty Images)

MC Alger came away empty-handed in their opening leg but have often won at home recently. Nigelec secured a draw in the first leg but lacked the finishing touch. MC Alger are predicted to win to nil.

MC Alger have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures.
MC Alger have scored 9 goals in 5 home matches.
MC Alger have conceded 2 goals in 5 home games.
Nigelec have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Nigelec have scored 9 goals in 5 away games.
Nigelec have conceded 7 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

MC Alger drew 0-0 with Nigelec away from home last weekend in the only meeting between the teams.

MC Alger Form

MC Alger failed to find an opening in their CAF Champions League first preliminary round first-leg match against Nigelec last weekend, drawing 0-0 away from home.

MC Alger have won two of their last five matches, with one defeat and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded four.

Mouloudia have won four of their last five home fixtures, with one draw. They scored nine goals and conceded two.

MC Alger have the advantage of playing the second leg at home, having won eight of their last ten games, giving them the advantage to see off Nigelec and advance to the second preliminary round of the competition.

Nigelec Form

ASN Nigelec produced a solid defensive display in their CAF Champions League first preliminary round first-leg match against MC Alger last weekend, drawing 0-0 at home.

Nigelec have won four of their last five fixtures, with one defeat. They scored ten goals and conceded three.

The Electricians have registered three victories in their last five away games, with one defeat and one draw. They scored nine goals and conceded seven.

ASN Nigelec did well to keep the score level in the first leg; however, they will have to produce a clinical performance against MC Alger to progress to the next round, as their opponents have not lost at home in 28 matches.

Team News

MC Alger

Head coach Khaled Ben Yahia is likely to make changes to his starting XI after his team failed to score in the opening leg.

Nigelec

Head coach Issa Mai Dikouma will be pleased with his team's effort in the first leg and will be unlikely to make any changes to his starting line-up.

Verdict

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

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