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ES Ben Aknoun vs Khenchela

Algeria Algeria

Ligue 1 2025/2026 20 August 1955 Stadium, Algiers
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Match Events

56' Event
Boumechra R.
59' Event
Etouga F.
90' Event
Djabout A.

AI Match Summary

Khenchela in this Ligue 1 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored Khenchela.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

28%
ES Ben Aknoun
35%
Draws
37%
Khenchela
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Khenchela

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

28% / Low Confidence
  • ES Ben Aknoun have won more games recently than Khenchela.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 34.8%
ES Ben Aknoun Clean Sheet 68%
Khenchela Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric ES Ben Aknoun Khenchela
Matches Played 30 26
Wins 12 11
Draws 10 5
Losses 8 10
Goals Scored 1.5 1.19
Goals Conceded 1.3 1.27
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 18, 2026 Ligue 1
Khenchela vs ES Ben Aknoun
1:1
Feb 21, 2026 Ligue 1
ES Ben Aknoun vs Khenchela
2:3
Sep 20, 2025 Ligue 1
Khenchela vs ES Ben Aknoun
1:1
Apr 6, 2024 Ligue 1
ES Ben Aknoun vs Khenchela
3:2
Nov 25, 2023 Ligue 1
Khenchela vs ES Ben Aknoun
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

ES Ben Aknoun Compare

Top Goalscorer Djabout A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Lakehal C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66

Khenchela Compare

Top Goalscorer Boumechra R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Etouga F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

ES Ben Aknoun 41 / 100
Khenchela 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
ES Ben Aknoun Khenchela

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ES Ben Aknoun Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

ES Ben Aknoun found the back of the net in 80% of recent matches (30 games).

Solid form: ES Ben Aknoun remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.

Khenchela has conceded goals in 69% of their last 26 outings.

H2H data points to 2.80 goals as a typical output.

Scoring Trends

ES Ben Aknoun VS Khenchela
1.63 Goals Scored 1.13
1.38 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

ES Ben Aknoun

(Home)
18 Sept
Khenchela
1 : 1
ES Ben Aknoun
10 Sept
ES Ben Aknoun
2 : 2
Biskra
03 Sept
ES Setif
0 : 1
ES Ben Aknoun
11 Aug
ES Ben Aknoun
2 : 2
Saoura
06 Jun
Olympique Akbou
1 : 1
ES Ben Aknoun
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Khenchela

(Away)
18 Sept
Khenchela
1 : 1
ES Ben Aknoun
04 Sept
Khenchela
0 : 0
USM Alger
05 Jun
Khenchela
1 : 0
Rouisset
25 May
Khenchela
2 : 1
USM Alger
19 May
Constantine
2 : 2
Khenchela
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 MC Alger 30 20 5 5 41:18 65
2 Saoura 30 16 7 7 40:26 55
3 CR Belouizdad 30 14 11 5 47:24 53
4 Oran 30 14 7 9 36:31 49
5 Kabylie 30 11 12 7 40:31 45
6 Olympique Akbou 30 12 9 9 34:31 45
7 Khenchela 30 12 8 10 37:37 44
8 ES Ben Aknoun 30 11 10 9 41:39 43
9 Constantine 30 11 10 9 35:30 43
10 USM Alger 30 8 15 7 34:29 39
11 ES Setif 30 10 9 11 33:36 39
12 Rouisset 30 9 9 12 30:35 36
13 ASO Chlef 30 9 7 14 26:31 34
14 Paradou 30 7 3 20 35:54 24
15 Mostaganem 30 4 7 19 18:52 19
16 El Bayadh 30 2 11 17 17:40 17
Promotion - CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification)
Promotion - CAF Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion - CAF Confederation Cup 2025/2026 (Qualification)
Relegation - Ligue 2 (Main)