Algeria - Ligue 1Stade Mohamed-HamlaouiData current as of October 14, 2026

CS Constantine vs USM Alger: match statistics

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CS Constantine vs USM Alger: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

CS Constantine plays USM Alger in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The game is scheduled for October 15, 2026. Venue: Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui.

Recent form

CS Constantine has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. USM Alger has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

CS Constantine scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 1.60. USM Alger scores 1.20 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 2.09 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 40% of CS Constantine's games and 20% of USM Alger's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 20%, compared with league averages of 26% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

CS Constantine has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 0.96 per game. CS Constantine takes 9.0 shots per game, while USM Alger takes 6.4.

First-half and second-half trends

CS Constantine leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. USM Alger leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.60 after halftime.

When the teams score

CS Constantine's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For USM Alger, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Ligue 1 games average 2.09 goals. Both teams score in 26% of games, and 26% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Before kickoff

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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.

CS ConstantineUSM Alger
1.8Goals scored / game1.2
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
1.6Goals allowed / game0.6
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
52%Average possession63%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
4.6Shots on target / game3
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9Shots per game6.4
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
4.6Shots on target3
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
20%Shot conversion18.8%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
52%Possession63%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
1.41xG for0.96
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
1.33xG against0.77
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

Shooting quality

CS Constantine: Efficient finishingUSM Alger: Efficient finishing
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
Accuracy (shots on target)51%47%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.160.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.390.40

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.

USM Alger is 43% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - CS Constantine · 2 pts / game - USM Alger

CS Constantine
DWLWL
Season result split
40% W20% D40% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-0-0
Last 5 at home
2-0-0
WW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.41Opponent xG: 1.33BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
USM Alger
DWWLW
Season result split
60% W20% D20% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-1-1
Last 5 away
1-1-1
DWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 0.96Opponent xG: 0.77BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%

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.

CS Constantine is 50% better for: goals scored per game.

1.8 goals / game - CS Constantine · 1.2 goals / game - USM Alger

USM Alger is 167% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.6 goals / game - CS Constantine · 0.6 goals / game - USM Alger

CS Constantine scoring profile: mixed

CS Constantine scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while USM Alger keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 games).

USM Alger scoring profile: mixed

USM Alger scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 games), while CS Constantine keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 games).

9Goals scored (season)6
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
8Goals conceded (season)3
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
3.4Average goals per game1.8
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
9Goals scored (last 5)6
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
8Goals conceded (last 5)3
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

How often they score at least...

80%1 goal60%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%2 goals40%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%3 goals20%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
20%4 goals0%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

How often they concede at least...

60%1 goal40%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%2 goals20%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
20%3 goals0%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
20%4 goals0%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

* 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.

26%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time20%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
0%BTTS in both halves20%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%Scored in both halves40%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

BTTS and goal count

20%Min. 3 goals and BTTS20%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%BTTS - last 520%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

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.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time60%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
20%Min. 2 goals before half-time20%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time60%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
60%Min. 2 goals after half-time20%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%Min. 3 goals after half-time20%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

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 Alger is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.4 pts / game - CS Constantine · 1.8 pts / game - USM Alger

CS Constantine - half-time state
40% leading20% draw40% trailing
USM Alger - half-time state
40% leading60% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.4Points per game (1st half)1.8
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
0.6Goals scored (1st half)0.6
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
0.6Goals conceded (1st half)0.2
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
1.2Average goals (1st half)0.8
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%Clean sheet before half-time80%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%No goal before half-time40%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

After half-time (2nd half)

1.8Points per game (2nd half)1.6
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
1.2Goals scored (2nd half)0.6
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
1Goals conceded (2nd half)0.4
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
2.2Average goals (2nd half)1
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
60%Clean sheet after half-time60%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger
40%No goal after half-time60%
CS ConstantineUSM Alger

CS Constantine - second-half results

60% W0% D40% L
7
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
9
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

USM Alger - second-half results

40% W40% D20% L
9
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

CS Constantine - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.80
Goals scored / game0.61.2
Goals allowed / game0.61.0
Average goals per game1.22.2
1 goal100%100%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference0+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 0% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
USM Alger - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.60
Goals scored / game0.60.6
Goals allowed / game0.20.4
Average goals per game0.81.0
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+2+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

CS Constantine
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
0
0
16-30
2
2
31-45
3
1
46-60
2
1
61-75
1
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

USM Alger
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
2
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
2
1
46-60
0
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.60
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
124%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
30%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-62%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
48%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
8%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 13 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

CS Constantine

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.12
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.27
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
128%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
235%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
11% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
11%

USM Alger

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.41
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.24
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.17
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
176%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
43%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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

CS ConstantineLigaUSM Alger
Average goals per game▲ 3.402.09▼ 1.80
Both teams scored▲ 40%26%▼ 20%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 60%26%▼ 20%
Clean sheets▼ 40%43%▲ 60%
Goal before half-time▲ 100%47%▲ 60%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%79%▼ 60%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.09
Average goals per game
26%
Both teams scored
26%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
43%
Clean sheets
1.41
Home goals / game
0.68
Away goals / game
+107%
Home attack advantage
+52%
Home defensive advantage
+29%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
47%
1 goal
15%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Record from CS Constantine's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against USM Alger. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

USM Alger
0 : 0
CS Constantine
CS Constantine
1 : 1
USM Alger

FAQ

When do CS Constantine and USM Alger play?

CS Constantine face USM Alger on October 15, 2026 in Ligue 1 at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.

What is the head-to-head record between CS Constantine and USM Alger?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches CS Constantine won 0, USM Alger won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before CS Constantine vs USM Alger?

CS Constantine score 1.80 goals per game on average and USM Alger 1.20. The Ligue 1 average is 2.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 40% of CS Constantine's matches and 20% of USM Alger's.

What form are CS Constantine and USM Alger in?

Over the last 5 games CS Constantine have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and USM Alger 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CS Constantine vs USM Alger?

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.