USM Alger vs OC Safi Predictions - USM to see off OC Safi in the opening leg

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 10 Apr 2026

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Brad Newcomb 10 Apr 2026

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USM Alger are undefeated at home in the CAF Confederation Cup.
OC Safi have lacked consistency away from home lately.
USM Alger are predicted to win to nil.

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USM Alger defeated OC Safi earlier in the competition (Getty Images)

USM Alger are undefeated at home in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup and beat OC Safi during the qualifiers. OC Safi have often drawn their matches lately but have performed well on the road during the competition. USM Alger are predicted to win to nil.

USM Alger have won 3 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 1 goal in 5 home matches in all competitions.
OC Safi have drawn 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
OC Safi have scored 6 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
OC Safi have conceded 7 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

USM Alger have a slight edge with one victory to none against OC Safi, including one draw in two meetings.

USM Alger Form

USM Alger did enough to beat Maniema Union on the away goals rule in their recent CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final tie, after the score ended 2-2 on aggregate. USM lost 2-1 away to Maniema Union before securing a 1-0 home win in the reverse leg.

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

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

USM Alger have recorded three victories in their last five home games, with one defeat and one draw. They scored four goals and conceded one.

USM Alger have won three of their four home matches in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup, and they have defeated OC Safi 1-0 earlier in the competition, although that result was achieved away from home.

OC Safi Form

Olympique Safi defeated Wydad AC on the away goals rule in their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash recently, after the score ended 3-3 over two legs. OC Safi drew 1-1 at home and 2-2 away to book their place in the semi-finals.

The Sharks played well away from home during the group-stage qualifying rounds, defeating Djoliba 1-0 and San-Pedro 2-1 before drawing 0-0 with USM Alger.

The Sharks have secured one victory in their last five matches, with one defeat and three draws. They scored seven goals and conceded seven.

OC Safi have won one of their last five away fixtures, with two defeats and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded seven.

OC Safi have struggled to get results lately, having drawn six of their last nine games, with one victory and two draws. However, they have been in solid form away from home in the competition.

Team News

USM Alger

Houssam Ghacha has been on target with three goals in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Ahmed Khaldi, Brahim Benzaza, and Zakaria Draoui have scored two goals each.

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

OC Safi

Moussa Kone and Soufiane El Moudane have scored four goals each in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.

Salaheddine Errahouli has been on target with three goals.

Mohamed Chemlal, Hamza Semmoumy, Charki El-Bahri, Faraji Karmoune, Imad Khannouss, and Anass Eddaou have scored one goal each in the competition so far.

Verdict

USM Alger v OC Safi

USM Alger have been in solid form at home lately and are tipped to secure a tight win-to-nil victory against OC Safi in their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg semi-final match with a 1-0 score at the final whistle