Africa - CAF Champions League
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by Kennedy Kechula in CAF Champions League Predictions
Following a superb run in the group stages, Orlando Pirates will be playing in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. The South African giants will travel to Algeria to face MC Alger in the opening leg. Below is our prediction for the match.
This match marks the first ever meeting between the two sides. MC Alger, champions of Africa in 1976, takes to this game a four-match unbeaten run. They will, however, look to do better than in their last outing.
Ahead of the international break, the Algerian side lost a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Khenchela in Ligue 1. The two wins they managed in the group stage came at home – against TP Mazembe and Young Africans.
Like their hosts, Orlando Pirates carry into this match a four-game undefeated run. Two of those were draws but the latest was a big one, as they beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1.
That win just before the international break will definitely build their confidence here. Pirates got the most points (14) at the group stage, and will seek to keep that run going as the knockouts arrive.
They won four of their six matches in Group C, finishing unbeaten. That took their tally to 11 undefeated in the Champions League inside 90 minutes. They won eight of the 11.
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The Best Betting Odds for MC Alger v Orlando Pirates Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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501 | 23 | 1.01 |
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2 | 2.75 | 4 |
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2 | 2.7 | 3.6 |
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381 | 13.7 | 1.02 |
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381 | 13.7 | 1.02 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between MC Alger and Orlando Pirates?
Our prediction for the MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/04/2025 between MC Alger and Orlando Pirates in CAF Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 48.21% for a win of MC Alger against Orlando Pirates with odds of 501 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates is 29.14% with odds of 23 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 22.65% chance ⭐ for a win of Orlando Pirates vs MC Alger with odds of 5.27 at Melbet.
MC Alger - Orlando Pirates Prediction and Best Odds:
| MC Alger Orlando Pirates Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| MC Alger wins | 48.21% | 501 at Bet365 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.66% | 13 at Betfair |
| Both Team To Score | 59.52% | 12 at Unibet |
| Half-time / Full-time : MC Alger/MC Alger | 23.31% | 1001 at Unibet |
MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates Form
MC Alger and Orlando Pirates Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Mar 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
6 Mar 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
28 Feb 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
23 Feb 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
16 Feb 2025 - Algerian Cup
13 Feb 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Mar 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
28 Feb 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
13 Feb 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
8 Feb 2025 - Super Cup
29 Jan 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
10 Jan 2025 - CAF Champions League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Mar 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
23 Feb 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
16 Feb 2025 - Algerian Cup
2 Feb 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
24 Jan 2025 - Ligue 1 Mobilis
18 Jan 2025 - CAF Champions League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
11 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
8 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
5 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
1 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
22 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
22 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
15 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
1 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
12 Jan 2025 - CAF Champions League
4 Jan 2025 - CAF Champions League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
8 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
5 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
1 Mar 2025 - Premier Soccer League
8 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
5 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
Most goals and assists
MC Alger
Orlando Pirates
T. Mabasa
(5 Goals)
MC Alger - Orlando Pirates Key Points
- MC Alger drew two of their last three Champions League matches.
- MC Alger won just twice in the last six Champions League matches.
- Pirates drew twice in their last five Champions League away matches.
- In 11 Champions League matches, Pirates are unbeaten, drawing three.
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Our MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates Prediction
Orlando Pirates’ last two trips to North Africa were successful, beating Algeria’s Belouizdad and Egypt’s Al Ahly. They will be going for a third straight win in the region, seeking to also extend their good Champions League run.
MC Alger were solid at home at the group stage and will hope for the same here. They do face a solid side though and this could end in a stalemate. This is their first ever meeting with South African opposition and our prediction for MC Alger v Orlando Pirates is for a draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis MC Alger Orlando Pirates
| MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC Alger wins | 2.3 | 501 | +21,682.6% |
| Draw | 2.8 | 23 | +721.4% |
| Orlando Pirates wins | 3.3 | 1.01 | -69.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- MC Alger is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 21,682.6% since opening
- The probability of this result was 43.5% and is now 0.2% (-43.3%)
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