US Chaouia vs Skikda tips and predictions

Big Skikda price doesn't appeal

US Chaouia are currently in 14th place as they prepare to host 16th place Skikda.

Only hardcore US Chaouia fans will be interested in backing the favourites at such a short price. That said, there's not much chance of an upset.

US Chaouia will be relentless against this Skikda line-up. The visiting team comes into the match looking to cut off a 8-game losing streak. Their backline will be exposed here too.

You can understand that they are a big price but there's no value in it. This home side won't be considering any thoughts of defeat.

Recently there's been a lot of complementary commentary about the home side's defence. Credit where it's due; these have been effective tactics and they have conceded no more than once in 17 of their last 20 games. While the hosts have looked capable of soaking up pressure, their opposition here has had some disruption in defence lately. Skikda have conceded two or more goals in all of their last 8 assignments. There's another reason to think this will be one-way traffic. Ominously, the visitors have only scored once in their last 11 away games.

Obviously these sides are familiar foes. US Chaouia have won 2 of the last 3 fixtures between the two teams.

It's possible that things fail to meet expectations during a match that's clearly on US Chaouia's terms. But the big price for the BTTS Yes will give you more value.