Maniema Union vs USM Alger Predictions - USM Alger to see off Maniema Union

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Maniema Union's strong home form: 5 consecutive wins.
USM Alger's solid away performance: 1 loss in 12 matches.
Prediction: USM Alger to win with BTTS.

USM Alger have been seldom lost on the road recently (Getty Images)

Maniema Union had a solid CAF Confederation Cup campaign, and they have been performing well at home lately. USM Alger did not lose a match during their qualifiers, and they have seldom lost on the road lately. USM Alger are predicted to win with BTTS.

Maniema Union have won 5 consecutive home fixtures in all competitions.
Maniema Union have scored 14 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Maniema Union have conceded 3 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
USM Alger have won 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
USM Alger have scored 6 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
USM Alger have conceded 3 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Maniema Union and USM Alger have drawn both their matches.

Maniema Union Form

Maniema Union defeated Azam 2-0 at home and Nairobi United 1-0 away before losing 1-0 away to Wydad AC in their opening CAF Confederation Cup group stage qualifiers.

Maniema Union bounced back with a 2-1 home win over Wydad AC, but lost 1-0 away to Azam before beating Nairobi United 3-0 at home.

Maniema finished 2nd in Group B with 12 points from six matches.

The Greens and Blacks have won four of their last five fixtures, with one defeat. They scored 13 goals and conceded three.

Maniema have won all of their last five home matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding three.

Maniema Union won all their home games during their qualifiers to reach the quarter-finals, and they are on a winning streak at home. However, they will find the going tough against USM Alger, as their opponents have lost once in their last 12 away games.

USM Alger Form

USM Alger had an excellent start to their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign, defeating San-Pedro 3-2 at home, OC Safi 1-0 away, and Djoliba 2-0 at home.

USM Alger drew 0-0 with Djoliba away, beat San-Pedro 3-2 away, and drew 0-0 with OC Safi at home in their final three qualifiers.

USM finished first in Group A with 14 points from six matches.

Les Rouge et Noir have secured one victory in their last five matches, with three draws. They scored two goals and conceded two at the back.

USM Alger have recorded two victories in their last five away fixtures, including one defeat and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded three.

USM Alger will have the belief that they can beat Maniema Union in their first-leg quarter-final match, as they won two and drew one of their group-stage away qualifiers, and they have secured six victories and five draws in their last 12 games on the road.