USM Alger vs Maniema Union Predictions - USM Alger to edge Maniema Union

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 21 Mar 2026

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Brad Newcomb 21 Mar 2026

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USM Alger have a strong home form, crucial after their 2-1 first-leg loss.
Maniema Union leads but struggles to win away games recently.
Predictions USM Alger favoured to win to nil.

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USM Alger are difficult to beat on their home turf (Getty Images)

USM Alger secured an away goal for their efforts last weekend, and they have been in solid form at home. Maniema Union have a slender lead going into the reverse fixture, but they have struggled to win away lately. USM Alger are predicted to win to nil.

USM Alger have won 2 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
USM Alger have scored 4 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
USM Alger have conceded 2 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Maniema Union have won 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Maniema Union have scored 3 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
Maniema Union have conceded 3 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Maniema Union have a slight edge with one victory to none against USM Alger, including two draws in three meetings.

USM Alger Form

USM Alger lost 2-1 away from home against Maniema Union in their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg quarter-final match last weekend, but did secure a vital away goal.

USM had 43% possession and eight shots in the game, with one attempt on target.

USM Alger had a solid qualifying campaign during the group-stage of the competition. They defeated San-Pedro 3-2, Djoliba 2-0, and drew 0-0 with OC Safi.

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

Les Rouge et Noir have won two of their last five matches, with one defeat and two draws. They scored four goals and conceded two.

USM Alger have registered two victories in their last five home fixtures, including one defeat and two draws. They scored four goals and conceded two.

USM Alger have not been at their best lately, but they have been in solid form at home, giving the edge over Maniema Union, as their opponents have not had much success on their travels recently, winning two of their last seven games.

Maniema Union Form

Maniema Union recorded a 2-1 home win over USM Alger in their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg quarter-final clash last weekend.

Maniema had 57% possession and ten shots in the game, with two attempts on target.

Maniema Union lacked consistency during their group-stage qualifiers. They defeated Nairobi United 1-0 before losing 1-0 to Wydad AC and 1-0 to Azam.

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 draw. They scored 12 goals and conceded four.

Maniema have secured two victories in their last five away games, with two defeats and one draw. They scored three goals and conceded three.

Maniema Union will have to play well to beat USM Alger in the second-leg match, as their opponents have suffered only one defeat at home in 20 outings.

Team News

USM Alger

Ahmed Khaldi scored the equaliser against Maniema Union last weekend, registering his second goal in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Houssam Ghacha has scored three goals in competition.

Zakaria Draoui has been on target with two goals.

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

Maniema Union

Clement Pitroipa scored the opening goal last weekend.

Exaucia Moanda scored the second-half winner against USM Alger.

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.

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

Verdict

USM Alger v Maniema Union

USM Alger have seldom lost at home recently and are tipped to secure a tight win-to-nil victory against Maniema Union in their second-leg CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final match with a 1-0 score at the final whistle.