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GC Mascara vs USM Blida

Algeria Algeria

Ligue 2
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

GC Mascara host USM Blida in the Ligue 2. Both sides' recent runs tell most of the story. USM Blida have shipped 1.43 goals a game lately, while GC Mascara have conceded 1.17 and scored 1.17. Head-to-head, GC Mascara have won 1 to USM Blida's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on Feb 24, 2017, ending 0:0. xG projections (0.98 - 0.83) back GC Mascara to edge this. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

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

47%
GC Mascara
30%
Draws
23%
USM Blida
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: GC Mascara

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and GC Mascara come out ahead of USM Blida on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans GC Mascara's way, sitting at 40%.
  • Regular Ligue 2 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 66.2%
GC Mascara Clean Sheet 20%
USM Blida Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric GC Mascara USM Blida
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 9 5
Draws 7 4
Losses 13 19
Goals Scored 1.17 0.64
Goals Conceded 1.17 1.43
Expected Goals (xG) 0.98 0.83
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 24, 2017 Ligue 2
GC Mascara vs USM Blida
0:0
Oct 21, 2016 Ligue 2
USM Blida vs GC Mascara
1:0
Mar 10, 2005 Ligue 1
GC Mascara vs USM Blida
1:0
Oct 14, 2004 Ligue 1
USM Blida vs GC Mascara
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

GC Mascara 40 / 100
USM Blida 27 / 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
GC Mascara USM Blida

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick GC Mascara Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: GC Mascara scored in 69% of their last 29 outings.

USM Blida let in goals in 79% of their last 28 matches.

Recent resilience: GC Mascara stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

USM Blida lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

GC Mascara VS USM Blida
1.63 Goals Scored 0.67
1 Goals Conceded 0.33
100% Over 1.5 33%
38% Over 2.5 33%
13% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

GC Mascara

(Home)
19 Sept
GC Mascara
3 : 0
Arba
08 May
RC Kouba
2 : 0
GC Mascara
01 May
GC Mascara
1 : 1
Harrach
25 Apr
Saida
1 : 1
GC Mascara
18 Apr
GC Mascara
3 : 0
WA Mostaganem
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USM Blida

(Away)
19 Sept
Mostaganem
1 : 2
USM Blida
03 Jan
USM Blida
0 : 1
Sedrata
03 Feb
Tlemcen
1 : 0
USM Blida
26 Jun
USM Blida
0 : 0
Arba
19 Jun
Lakhdaria
1 : 0
USM Blida
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Annaba 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
2 Skikda 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 CA Batna 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
4 Azazga 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
5 US Chaouia 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
6 MSP Batna 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
7 Telaghema 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
8 Beni Oulbane 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
9 MO Constantine 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
10 Khroub 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
11 Paradou 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
12 MO Bejaia 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
13 JS Djijel 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Beni Thour 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 IRB Nezla 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
16 Magra 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
Promotion - Ligue 1 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - Ligue 2 (Promotion - Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 RC Kouba 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
2 GC Mascara 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
3 USM Blida 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
4 Tlemcen 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
5 Hussein Dey 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
6 Harrach 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
7 Sidi Benali 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
8 Saida 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
9 WA Mostaganem 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
10 JSM Tiaret 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
11 Mostaganem 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
12 ASM Oran 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
13 El Bayadh 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
14 Taghit 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
15 Arba 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
16 Kolea 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
Promotion - Ligue 1 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - Ligue 2 (Promotion - Play Offs)