Beni Oulbane vs MO Bejaia Prediction & Betting Tips (2 January)

Beni Oulbane approach this Ligue 2 meeting still trying to find consistency after a mixed run of results over the past two months. Their recent league form includes a 1–1 draw at home against NRB Teleghma on 20 DecemberAiScore, a narrow 2–1 defeat away to CA Batna on 29 NovemberAiScore, and a 1–0 home loss to A Bou Saada in the national cup on 6 DecemberAiScore. These results reflect a team that competes well in spells but struggles to convert possession into decisive attacking moments. With the club sitting mid‑table and looking to avoid slipping further, this fixture carries added weight, especially as they have not managed to string together back‑to‑back positive results in recent weeks.

MO Béjaïa, meanwhile, enter the match in far stronger overall form, having climbed into the top three of the Ligue 2 Centre‑East standings with 25 points from 14 matchesFlashscore.co.za. Over the past two months, they have shown defensive resilience, conceding on average just 0.60 goals per match in their last five outingsTribuna.com. Their recent fixtures include a 0–0 draw away at AS Khroub on 20 DecemberAiScore, a run of results featuring wins and draws that underline their stability, and only one defeat in their last seven matchesTribuna.com. This steady momentum has made them one of the more reliable sides in the division, particularly when managing tight, tactical encounters.

The contrast in form between the two teams adds an intriguing layer to this matchup. Beni Oulbane’s home performances have been unpredictable, with moments of promise overshadowed by lapses in concentration, while MO Béjaïa’s disciplined structure has allowed them to grind out results even when not at their attacking best. Both sides have been involved in several low‑scoring matches recently, and the last two months have shown a clear trend of cautious, risk‑managed football from each. With the league table tightening and every point becoming more valuable, neither team will want to expose themselves unnecessarily, especially early in the match.

Given the recent patterns, the defensive solidity of MO Béjaïa, and Beni Oulbane’s difficulty in breaking down organized opponents, this fixture has all the ingredients of a tense, tactical contest. Both teams have produced multiple draws in the past few weeks, and their most recent head‑to‑head indicators suggest a cautious approach is likely. With that in mind, the most reasonable projection for this encounter is a 0–0 correct score, reflecting the balance of form, the defensive tendencies of both sides, and the overall rhythm of their recent performances.