Ben Aknoun vs USM Khenchela: match statistics
Ben Aknoun displays solid home form with a record of 38% wins and 38% draws at their own stadium, with a zero goal difference. The hosts have won two of their last five matches overall, scoring 9 goals. USM Khenchela performs significantly worse away from home - 50% losses, zero clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -6. The visitors have lost four of their last eight away matches and concede an average of 1.63 goals per game. xG statistics show an advantage for the visitors (1.27 vs 1.17), but their low efficiency (9% shot conversion) and poor away defense speak in favor of the hosts. Considering all factors, Ben Aknoun has a realistic chance of victory, although a draw is also likely due to the hosts' high number of home draws.
Ben Aknoun vs USM Khenchela: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Ben Aknoun play USM Khenchela in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 14:30. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Ben Aknoun: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. USM Khenchela: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ben Aknoun scores 1.37 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. USM Khenchela scores 1.23 and concedes 1.23. League average: 2.27 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ben Aknoun 63%, USM Khenchela 57%. Over 2.5: Ben Aknoun 50%, USM Khenchela 50%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 39%.
xG, shots and style
USM Khenchela has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.15. Ben Aknoun: 6.9 shots per match, USM Khenchela: 10.8.
Match halves
Ben Aknoun: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.63. USM Khenchela: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Ben Aknoun: 76-90+ (11 goals). USM Khenchela: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.27 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 39%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Ben Aknoun displays solid home form with a record of 38% wins and 38% draws at their own stadium, with a zero goal difference. The hosts have won two of their last five matches overall, scoring 9 goals. USM Khenchela performs significantly worse away from home - 50% losses, zero clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -6. The visitors have lost four of their last eight away matches and concede an average of 1.63 goals per game. xG statistics show an advantage for the visitors (1.27 vs 1.17), but their low efficiency (9% shot conversion) and poor away defense speak in favor of the hosts. Considering all factors, Ben Aknoun has a realistic chance of victory, although a draw is also likely due to the hosts' high number of home draws.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Ben Aknoun | USM Khenchela | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 56% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
USM Khenchela is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Ben Aknoun · 2 pts / match - USM Khenchela
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ben Aknoun is 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.37 goals / match - Ben Aknoun · 1.23 goals / match - USM Khenchela
USM Khenchela is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Ben Aknoun · 1.23 goals / match - USM Khenchela
Ben Aknoun scores in 80% of matches (24 of 30 matches), while USM Khenchela keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 matches).
USM Khenchela scores in 77% of matches (23 of 30 matches), while Ben Aknoun keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Ben Aknoun
Over / Under — USM Khenchela
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
USM Khenchela is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / match - Ben Aknoun · 1.63 pts / match - USM Khenchela
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ben Aknoun - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
USM Khenchela - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Ben Aknoun
USM Khenchela
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Ben Aknoun | Liga | USM Khenchela | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.67 | 2.27 | ▲ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 49% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 39% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 30% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 65% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | • 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Ben Aknoun 0 - 1 - 0 USM Khenchela. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Ben Aknoun vs USM Khenchela?
The Ligue 1 match finished Ben Aknoun 1:3 USM Khenchela. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ben Aknoun vs USM Khenchela?
Ben Aknoun score 1.37 goals per game on average and USM Khenchela 1.23. The Ligue 1 average is 2.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Ben Aknoun's matches and 57% of USM Khenchela's.
What form are Ben Aknoun and USM Khenchela in?
Over the last 5 games Ben Aknoun have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and USM Khenchela 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ben Aknoun vs USM Khenchela?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.