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MC Alger vs USM Alger Prediction & H2H Stats

Algeria Algeria

Ligue 1 2025/2026 Ali La Pointe Stadium, Douera
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Match Events

14' Event
Ferhat Z.
47'
Zunon K.
61'
Bangoura A.

AI Match Summary

MC Alger in this Ligue 1 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored MC Alger.

Win Probability Meter

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

34%
MC Alger
35%
Draws
31%
USM Alger
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

34% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to MC Alger lately — more wins on the board than USM Alger.
  • 34% — that's where the model lands on MC Alger taking it.
  • Regular Ligue 1 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • MC Alger have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.400000000000002%
MC Alger Clean Sheet 68%
USM Alger Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric MC Alger USM Alger
Matches Played 26 28
Wins 14 10
Draws 4 11
Losses 8 7
Goals Scored 1.58 1.14
Goals Conceded 0.88 0.89
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 0.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 1, 2026 Ligue 1
MC Alger vs USM Alger
1:0
Jan 17, 2026 Super Cup
MC Alger vs USM Alger
1:0
Aug 31, 2025 Ligue 1
USM Alger vs MC Alger
0:0
May 23, 2025 Ligue 1
MC Alger vs USM Alger
1:0
Jan 24, 2025 Ligue 1
USM Alger vs MC Alger
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

MC Alger Compare

Top Goalscorer Ferhat Z.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

USM Alger Compare

Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

MC Alger 68 / 100
USM Alger 18 / 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
MC Alger USM Alger

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick MC Alger 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

MC Alger scored in 77% of their last 26 games.

USM Alger let in goals in 61% of their last 28 matches.

MC Alger went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Games between these two average 1.20 goals.

Scoring Trends

MC Alger VS USM Alger
1.63 Goals Scored 1.25
0.5 Goals Conceded 0.88
75% Over 1.5 63%
25% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

MC Alger

(Home)
18 Sept
MC Alger
2 : 0
Rouisset
12 Sept
MC Alger
5 : 0
Nigelec
06 Sept
Nigelec
0 : 0
MC Alger
03 Aug
Al Shabab
3 : 1
MC Alger
29 Jul
Al Hilal
0 : 2
MC Alger
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USM Alger

(Away)
19 Sept
Olympique Akbou
2 : 3
USM Alger
10 Sept
USM Alger
2 : 0
JS El Biar
04 Sept
Khenchela
0 : 0
USM Alger
15 Aug
Club Africain
0 : 0
USM Alger
06 Jun
Oran
2 : 2
USM Alger
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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)