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
Game details
Ben Aknoun played against USM Khenchela in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Ben Aknoun has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. USM Khenchela has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Ben Aknoun scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.12. USM Khenchela scores 1.06 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.05 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Ben Aknoun's games and 53% of USM Khenchela's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 29%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 31% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
USM Khenchela has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.17 per game. Ben Aknoun takes 7.3 shots per game, while USM Khenchela takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Ben Aknoun leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. USM Khenchela leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ben Aknoun's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For USM Khenchela, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.05 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 31% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
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.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ben Aknoun | USM Khenchela | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ben Aknoun is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Ben Aknoun · 1 pts / game - 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 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Ben Aknoun · 1.06 goals / game - USM Khenchela
Ben Aknoun scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while USM Khenchela keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
USM Khenchela scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Ben Aknoun keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ben Aknoun
Over / Under - USM Khenchela
1st half
2nd half
Game 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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - Ben Aknoun · 1.53 pts / game - USM Khenchela
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ben Aknoun - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
USM Khenchela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ben Aknoun
USM Khenchela
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games 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 per game | ▲ 2.41 | 2.05 | ▲ 2.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 47% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 41% | 31% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 31% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 59% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Ben Aknoun's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against USM Khenchela. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
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 1.29 goals per game on average and USM Khenchela 1.06. The Ligue 1 average is 2.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Ben Aknoun's matches and 53% of USM Khenchela's.
What form are Ben Aknoun and USM Khenchela in?
Over the last 5 games Ben Aknoun have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and USM Khenchela 1-2-2 (1.00 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.