Published on: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 18:30
Category: Sports
Algiers – The rescheduled fixtures of the Ligue 1 Mobilis championship, set to take place on Friday and Saturday, will feature an exciting Algiers derby between USM Alger and their traditional rival MC Alger. Meanwhile, Paradou AC will aim for the top spot in the standings as they host local neighbors CR Belouizdad in another Algiers derby.
USM Alger: Aiming to Extend Their Unbeaten Streak
USM Alger, who have recently advanced to the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup, are determined to maintain their impressive run of form and climb onto the podium in the league. The “Red and Black” team has remained unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions, with their sole league loss occurring on November 21, 2024, against CS Constantine (0-1).
MC Alger: Fighting for Top-Tier Placement
On the other hand, MC Alger (3rd place, 21 points), who also secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League, enter this clash with the same objective: to claim victory and strengthen their position in the top three.
All eyes will be on the Olympic Stadium this Friday as fans eagerly anticipate the 98th encounter between these two iconic Algiers clubs. Out of their previous 97 league meetings—eight of which were in the second division—MC Alger leads with 31 victories, compared to 28 for USM Alger, while 38 matches ended in draws.
In their most recent clash last season, MC Alger emerged victorious. After a goalless draw in the first leg, the return leg ended in a 1-0 win for MC Alger, a result that secured their eighth league title in history.
Paradou AC: Aiming for the Summit
Paradou AC (2nd place, 22 points) has a golden opportunity to claim the top spot in the standings when they host CR Belouizdad, who are coming off a disappointing home draw (1-1) against JS Kabylie. Paradou has been on a remarkable run under coach Bilal Dziri, who took charge last November, and they have yet to lose a match since his appointment.
However, Paradou’s unexpected elimination in the Algerian Cup’s round of 16 against Hai El Djebel, a team from the Inter-Regions League, remains a dark spot in their season. To recover from this setback, the team must bounce back with a strong league performance.
CR Belouizdad: In Search of Redemption
CR Belouizdad finds themselves under pressure to win and regain the trust of their fans, particularly after their exit from the CAF Champions League group stage and their recent league struggles. A victory against Paradou could help steer the team out of their current slump.
CS Constantine: Aiming to Rebound
CS Constantine (5th place, 20 points) will face MC El Bayadh (14th place, 14 points) in a matchup that appears to favor the home side. CS Constantine, fresh off a defeat (0-2) against Simba SC in the final group stage match of the CAF Confederation Cup, will look to bounce back and return to the top-tier race.
Coach Kheireddine Madoui and his squad need to be cautious, as MC El Bayadh has shown resilience, advancing in the Algerian Cup with wins over Touggourt (2-0) and Nasr Fijough (1-0). El Bayadh will aim to secure a positive result to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
These upcoming fixtures promise intense action, crucial points, and memorable rivalries, as the league’s top teams fight for dominance.
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Author: Nor-Eleslam
Keyphrase: Ligue 1 Mobilis, Algiers derby, USM Alger, MC Alger, Paradou AC, CR Belouizdad, Algerian football
