ALGERIA LIGUE 1
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20 August 1955 Stadium
Ben Aknoun
Match Timeline
USM Alger
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
29'
I. Bayoud
USM Alger
🔄
46'
M. Benchelouche ↔ A. Zaouche
Ben Aknoun
🔄
46'
M. Hammia ↔ A. Saad
Ben Aknoun
🔄
46'
Y. Allam ↔ M. Souibaa
Ben Aknoun
52'
A. Djabout
Ben Aknoun
🔄
72'
↔ A. Benabdi
Ben Aknoun
🔄
72'
M. Boutaoui ↔ A. Khaldi
USM Alger
🔄
72'
G. Likonza ↔ B. Benzaza
USM Alger
🔄
77'
I. Bayoud ↔ W. Kourdi
USM Alger
🔄
79'
M. Ait ↔ A. Tendeng
USM Alger
83'
A. Hachoud
Ben Aknoun
🟨
86'
A. Hachoud
Ben Aknoun
🔄
87'
R. Brahimi ↔ R. Bounoua
Ben Aknoun
88'
A. Khaldi
USM Alger

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 74.1%
Odds -
1 agree / 0 disagree
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 81.4%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 74.8%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
74.1%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
81.4%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
74.8%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
87.7%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Ben Aknoun Win 74.1%
Draw 10.6%
USM Alger Win 15.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
Ben Aknoun1.17
USM Alger1.16
Recent Form (Last 5)
Ben Aknoun Ben Aknoun
WWDLW
38 GF / 36 GA
USM Alger USM Alger
WLDWL
30 GF / 25 GA
Key Stats
1.36
Average Goals Scored
1.07
1.29
Average Goals Conceded
0.89
17
BTTS Yes
15
14
Over 2.5
8
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Ben Aknoun Ben Aknoun 28 matches
USM Alger USM Alger 28 matches
Ben Aknoun Statistic USM Alger
11 Wins 8
8 Draws 13
9 Losses 7
38 Goals For 30
36 Goals Against 25
1.36 Avg Goals Scored 1.07
1.29 Avg Goals Conceded 0.89
17 BTTS Yes 15
19 Over 1.5 17
14 Over 2.5 8
8 Over 3.5 4
7 Clean Sheets 9
6 Failed To Score 8
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Even if this develops into a close game, the analytical lean still edges toward Away Win, with a cautious clean-sheet angle toward USM Alger. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward USM Alger having the stronger overall control.

Ben Aknoun Analysis

Ben Aknoun sit 9 with 41 points after 28 league matches. The record of 11 wins, 8 draws, and 9 defeats, together with a 38:36 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through A. Djabout (7 goals), A. Saad (6 goals), A. Hachoud (5 goals), with creative support from A. Saad (1 assists), A. Oukali (1 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, their split return of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.

USM Alger Analysis

USM Alger sit 10 with 36 points after 27 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 8 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses, while the 29:24 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on A. Khaldi (6 goals), Z. Draoui (4 goals), G. Likonza (3 goals), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, their split return of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 4 head-to-head meetings, Ben Aknoun won 1 times, USM Alger won 1 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 7:6 from Ben Aknoun's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 matches, with an average of 3.25 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (89.4%)
H2H summary: Ben Aknoun wins 1, draws 2, USM Alger wins 1

Lineups

USM Alger
Formation
Ben Aknoun
K. Soufi
K. Soufi
H. Loucif
H. Loucif
I. Bayoud
I. Bayoud
C. Malone Junior
C. Malone Junior
I. Chetti
I. Chetti
M. Ait
M. Ait
O. Boulares
O. Boulares
G. Likonza
G. Likonza
A. Limane
A. Limane
M. Boutaoui
M. Boutaoui
R. Benayad
R. Benayad
K. Boussouf
K. Boussouf
A. Chaaraoui
A. Chaaraoui
A. Oukali
A. Oukali
I. Chahrour
I. Chahrour
A. Hachoud
A. Hachoud
M. Yattou
M. Yattou
M. Benchelouche
M. Benchelouche
R. Brahimi
R. Brahimi
A. Djabout
A. Djabout
M. Hammia
M. Hammia
Y. Allam
Y. Allam
USM Alger 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
16
K. Soufi
12
H. Loucif
33
I. Bayoud
⚽ 29' ↓ 77'
4
C. Malone Junior
23
I. Chetti
55
M. Ait
↓ 79'
26
O. Boulares
11
G. Likonza
↓ 72'
32
A. Limane
22
M. Boutaoui
↓ 72'
9
R. Benayad
Substitutes
7
A. Khaldi
⚽ 88' ↑ 72'
8
I. Merili
5
I. Azzi
14
B. Benzaza
↑ 72'
1
A. Sifour
2
W. Kourdi
↑ 77'
30
A. Tendeng
↑ 79'
Ben Aknoun 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
16
K. Boussouf
2
A. Chaaraoui
5
A. Oukali
4
I. Chahrour
27
A. Hachoud
⚽ 83' 🟨 86'
23
M. Yattou
6
M. Benchelouche
↓ 46'
21
R. Brahimi
↓ 87'
7
A. Djabout
⚽ 52'
25
M. Hammia
↓ 46'
17
Y. Allam
↓ 46'
Substitutes
11
A. Zaouche
↑ 46'
22
R. Bounoua
↑ 87'
9
A. Saad
↑ 46'
20
A. Benabdi
↑ 72'
29
F. Arrache
1
K. Dhifallah
19
M. Souibaa
↑ 46'
26
W. Khalouf
Last matches: Ben Aknoun
06.06.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Olympique Akbou
1
1
D
24.05.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
CR Belouizdad
1
3
L
19.05.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Mostaganem
3
0
W
21.04.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
MC Alger
2
3
L
10.04.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
ASO Chlef
2
1
W
05.04.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
ES Setif
1
1
D
01.04.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
JS Kabylie
1
3
L
18.03.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
MB Rouisset
3
2
W
13.03.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
CS Constantine
0
0
D
07.03.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
El Bayadh
1
0
W
27.02.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
JS Saoura
0
1
L
21.02.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Khenchela
2
3
L
14.02.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Paradou AC
5
3
W
24.01.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
MC Oran
2
1
W
08.01.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Olympique Akbou
2
2
D
03.01.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
CR Belouizdad
0
2
L
29.12.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Mostaganem
1
0
W
23.12.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
MC Alger
0
1
L
18.12.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
USM Alger
2
2
D
09.11.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
ASO Chlef
2
1
W
Last matches: USM Alger
06.06.26
Lig
USM Alger
MC Oran
2
2
D
02.06.26
Lig
USM Alger
CR Belouizdad
1
1
D
30.05.26
Lig
USM Alger
MB Rouisset
0
1
L
25.05.26
Lig
USM Alger
Khenchela
1
2
L
22.05.26
Lig
USM Alger
Paradou AC
4
2
W
19.05.26
Lig
USM Alger
Olympique Akbou
1
0
W
12.05.26
Lig
USM Alger
Mostaganem
1
1
D
05.04.26
Lig
USM Alger
ASO Chlef
1
2
L
01.04.26
Lig
USM Alger
MC Alger
0
1
L
25.03.26
Lig
USM Alger
JS Kabylie
0
1
L
18.03.26
Lig
USM Alger
ES Setif
2
0
W
08.03.26
Lig
USM Alger
CS Constantine
0
0
D
27.02.26
Lig
USM Alger
El Bayadh
0
0
D
21.02.26
Lig
USM Alger
JS Saoura
1
2
L
08.01.26
Lig
USM Alger
MC Oran
1
1
D
27.12.25
Lig
USM Alger
Olympique Akbou
1
1
D
22.12.25
Lig
USM Alger
MB Rouisset
2
0
W
18.12.25
Lig
USM Alger
Ben Aknoun
2
2
D
08.12.25
Lig
USM Alger
JS Kabylie
2
1
W
17.11.25
Lig
USM Alger
Mostaganem
2
2
D
H2H: Ben Aknoun vs USM Alger
04.06.26
H2H
Ben Aknoun
USM Alger
2
2
D
18.12.25
H2H
USM Alger
Ben Aknoun
2
2
D
30.05.24
H2H
USM Alger
Ben Aknoun
0
2
W
23.01.24
H2H
Ben Aknoun
USM Alger
1
2
L
Last matches: Ben Aknoun
19.05.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Mostaganem
3
0
W
21.04.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
MC Alger
2
3
L
10.04.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
ASO Chlef
2
1
W
18.03.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
MB Rouisset
3
2
W
07.03.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
El Bayadh
1
0
W
21.02.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Khenchela
2
3
L
24.01.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
MC Oran
2
1
W
08.01.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Olympique Akbou
2
2
D
03.01.26
Lig
Ben Aknoun
CR Belouizdad
0
2
L
02.11.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
ES Setif
0
1
L
18.10.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
CS Constantine
1
0
W
27.09.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
JS Saoura
1
1
D
12.09.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
Paradou AC
1
0
W
31.08.25
Lig
Ben Aknoun
JS Kabylie
1
1
D
H2H at home: Ben Aknoun
04.06.26
H2H
Ben Aknoun
USM Alger
2
2
D
23.01.24
H2H
Ben Aknoun
USM Alger
1
2
L
Last matches: USM Alger
06.06.26
Lig
USM Alger
MC Oran
2
2
D
30.05.26
Lig
USM Alger
MB Rouisset
0
1
L
25.05.26
Lig
USM Alger
Khenchela
1
2
L
05.04.26
Lig
USM Alger
ASO Chlef
1
2
L
01.04.26
Lig
USM Alger
MC Alger
0
1
L
27.02.26
Lig
USM Alger
El Bayadh
0
0
D
27.12.25
Lig
USM Alger
Olympique Akbou
1
1
D
08.12.25
Lig
USM Alger
JS Kabylie
2
1
W
17.11.25
Lig
USM Alger
Mostaganem
2
2
D
08.11.25
Lig
USM Alger
CR Belouizdad
0
0
D
29.10.25
Lig
USM Alger
ES Setif
3
1
W
04.10.25
Lig
USM Alger
CS Constantine
1
1
D
20.09.25
Lig
USM Alger
JS Saoura
0
1
L
06.09.25
Lig
USM Alger
Paradou AC
1
0
W
H2H away: USM Alger
04.06.26
H2H
Ben Aknoun
USM Alger
2
2
D
23.01.24
H2H
Ben Aknoun
USM Alger
1
2
W

Standings

Ligue 1
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 30 20 5 5 41:18 23 65
W L D W W
2 30 16 7 7 40:26 14 55
W D D W W
3 30 14 11 5 47:24 23 53
D D W W L
4 30 14 7 9 36:31 5 49
D L W W L
5 30 11 12 7 40:31 9 45
D W W L D
6 30 12 9 9 34:31 3 45
D L L L D
7 30 12 8 10 37:37 0 44
W W D W L
8 30 11 10 9 41:39 2 43
D D L W L
9 30 11 10 9 35:30 5 43
L D L W D
10 30 8 15 7 34:29 5 39
D D D L L
11 30 10 9 11 33:36 -3 39
W W W L W
12 30 9 9 12 30:35 -5 36
L W W D D
13 30 9 7 14 26:31 -5 34
L L L W L
14 30 7 3 20 35:54 -19 24
L L L W W
15 30 4 7 19 18:52 -34 19
D L D L L
16 30 2 11 17 17:40 -23 17
D D L L L
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