The Panthers vs USM Alger Predictions - USM Alger to secure a first-leg victory over the Panthers

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USM Alger are the reigning CAF Confederation Cup champions.
The Panthers have shown some attacking capability but have defensive vulnerabilities.
USM Alger are predicted to win to nil.

USM Alger are the defending CAF Confederation Cup champions (Getty Images)

The Panthers produced a comeback performance to secure their place in the second preliminary round. USM Alger are the reigning CAF Confederation Cup champions. USM Alger are predicted to win to nil.

The Panthers have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
The Panthers have scored 11 goals in 5 games.
The Panthers have conceded 8 goals in 5 matches.
USM Alger have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
USM Alger have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
USM Alger have won 3 of their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

The Panthers and USM Alger will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

The Panthers Form

The Panthers lost 3-1 in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round match against ASPAC FC, but turned their fortunes around, winning on the away goals rule after securing a 4-2 victory in the reverse fixture.

The team from Equatorial Guinea have won two of their last five matches, with two defeats and one draw. They scored 11 goals and conceded eight.

The Panthers have a tough opening second preliminary round match against USM Alger to contend with, as their opponents went all the way and won this competition last season.

USM Alger Form

USM Alger won the CAF Confederation Cup last season after edging Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in the final, as they shared the spoils over two legs, drawing 1-1.

Les Rouge et Noir have won three of their last five matches, with one defeat and one draw. They scored six goals and conceded three.

USM Alger will fancy their chances to start the defence of their title with a victory when they take on the Panthers in the first leg of their second preliminary round encounter, as their opponents have been prone to leaking goals at the back.

Team News

The Panthers

Geranio Bacale has scored one goal in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.

USM Alger

Ahmed Khaldi scored four goals in the previous edition of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Houssam Ghacha was on target with three goals in the competition.

Zakaria Draoui and Brahim Benzaza contributed two goals each.

Verdict

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

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