MC Alger vs CS Constantine: match statistics
MC Alger demonstrates impressive home form, boasting a seven-match winning streak and a 100% record at their own stadium this season. The league leaders average 1.71 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.57, keeping clean sheets in 57% of their home fixtures. CS Constantine struggles on the road, with only a 14% away win rate, a 57% loss rate, and a meager average of 0.71 goals scored per away game. The expected goals (xG) differential also favors the hosts: 1.58 xG for MC Alger at home compared to 0.88 xG for Constantine away. Despite the visitors' decent recent overall form, their historical away struggles combined with MC Alger's home dominance point towards a decisive home victory. The goal difference for both sides in their respective environments (+8 for MC Alger at home vs. -3 for Constantine away) further supports this prediction.
MC Alger vs CS Constantine: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
MC Alger played against CS Constantine in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The game was played on January 5, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
MC Alger has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. CS Constantine has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
MC Alger scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 0.46. CS Constantine scores 1.15 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 2.05 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of MC Alger's games and 38% of CS Constantine's. The Over 2.5 rates are 23% and 31%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
MC Alger has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.15 per game. MC Alger takes 11.0 shots per game, while CS Constantine takes 7.5.
First-half and second-half trends
MC Alger leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. CS Constantine leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
MC Alger's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For CS Constantine, it is minutes 76-90+ (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 50% of games, and 32% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
MC Alger demonstrates impressive home form, boasting a seven-match winning streak and a 100% record at their own stadium this season. The league leaders average 1.71 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.57, keeping clean sheets in 57% of their home fixtures. CS Constantine struggles on the road, with only a 14% away win rate, a 57% loss rate, and a meager average of 0.71 goals scored per away game. The expected goals (xG) differential also favors the hosts: 1.58 xG for MC Alger at home compared to 0.88 xG for Constantine away. Despite the visitors' decent recent overall form, their historical away struggles combined with MC Alger's home dominance point towards a decisive home victory. The goal difference for both sides in their respective environments (+8 for MC Alger at home vs. -3 for Constantine away) further supports this prediction.
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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
| MC Alger | CS Constantine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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.
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.
MC Alger is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - MC Alger · 1.15 goals / game - CS Constantine
MC Alger is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.46 goals / game - MC Alger · 0.92 goals / game - CS Constantine
MC Alger scores in 85% of games (11 of 13 meczów), while CS Constantine keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 meczów).
CS Constantine scores in 69% of games (9 of 13 meczów), while MC Alger keeps a clean sheet in 62% (8 of 13 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 - MC Alger
Over / Under - CS Constantine
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.
CS Constantine is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - MC Alger · 1.46 pts / game - CS Constantine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
MC Alger - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 77%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
CS Constantine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
MC Alger
CS Constantine
* 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
| MC Alger | Liga | CS Constantine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.69 | 2.05 | • 2.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 50% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 32% | • 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 62% | 29% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 59% | ▲ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of MC Alger vs CS Constantine?
The Ligue 1 match finished MC Alger 1:0 CS Constantine. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before MC Alger vs CS Constantine?
MC Alger score 1.23 goals per game on average and CS Constantine 1.15. The Ligue 1 average is 2.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 31% of MC Alger's matches and 38% of CS Constantine's.
What form are MC Alger and CS Constantine in?
Over the last 5 games MC Alger have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and CS Constantine 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for MC Alger vs CS Constantine?
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.