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

brad-newcomb
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Last updated: 14 Mar 2026

The upcoming CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final match between Maniema Union and USM Alger is expected to be a thrilling encounter. Maniema Union has been strong at home, winning their last five fixtures while scoring 14 goals. USM Alger, however, has proven to be a tough opponent on the road, having lost just once in their last 12 away matches. USM Alger is favored to clinch the first-leg victory with both teams expected to score, predicting a 2-1 win for the visitors.

Brad Newcomb 14 Mar 2026
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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.
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USM Alger have been seldom lost on the road recently (Getty Images)

Maniema Union vs USM Alger Predictions


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. 

Team News


Maniema Union

Namboka Beni has scored three goals in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.

Obed Mbala and Jaency Kinda have been on target with two goals each in the competition. 

Balako Panzi, Chadoma Ozome, Jeanpy Kabamba, Jeancy Mpindi, and Lupini Dieumerci have contributed one goal each so far.

USM Alger

Houssam Ghacha has scored three goals in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Zakaria Draoui has scored two goals in the competition.

Che Malone, Glody Likonza, Mohamed Bouderbala, Ahmed Khaldi, Adem Alilet, Saadi Redouani, and Brahim Benzaza have contributed one goal each so far. 

Verdict

USM Alger have been in solid away form and are tipped to come out on top against Maniema Union with BTTS and a 2-1 scoreline in their first-leg CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash.

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