MC Alger vs USM Khenchela: match statistics
MC Alger boasts an impressive home form with an 89% win rate and just one draw this season, remaining undefeated in front of their home crowd. The hosts average 1.44 goals per home game while keeping clean sheets in 67% of matches and conceding only 0.44 goals per game on average. USM Khenchela, on the other hand, performs significantly worse on the road - winning only 30% of their matches, losing as much as 50%, and failing to record a single away clean sheet all season. The visitors concede an average of 1.7 goals per away match, and their negative goal difference (-6) alongside poor recent away form (wdlllwllwl) confirm their struggles away from home. Considering MC Alger's advantage in xG stats (1.53 vs 0.72 in defense), ball possession (53% vs 46%), and shooting efficiency, the hosts are the clear favorites in this clash.
MC Alger vs USM Khenchela: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
MC Alger played against USM Khenchela in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
MC Alger has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. USM Khenchela has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
MC Alger scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 0.42. USM Khenchela scores 1.14 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.11 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 26% of MC Alger's games and 57% of USM Khenchela's. The Over 2.5 rates are 26% and 38%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.41 per game. MC Alger takes 10.1 shots per game, while USM Khenchela takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
MC Alger leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. USM Khenchela leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
MC Alger's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For USM Khenchela, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.11 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
MC Alger boasts an impressive home form with an 89% win rate and just one draw this season, remaining undefeated in front of their home crowd. The hosts average 1.44 goals per home game while keeping clean sheets in 67% of matches and conceding only 0.44 goals per game on average. USM Khenchela, on the other hand, performs significantly worse on the road - winning only 30% of their matches, losing as much as 50%, and failing to record a single away clean sheet all season. The visitors concede an average of 1.7 goals per away match, and their negative goal difference (-6) alongside poor recent away form (wdlllwllwl) confirm their struggles away from home. Considering MC Alger's advantage in xG stats (1.53 vs 0.72 in defense), ball possession (53% vs 46%), and shooting efficiency, the hosts are the clear favorites in this clash.
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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 | USM Khenchela | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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.
MC Alger is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - MC Alger · 1.4 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.
MC Alger is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - MC Alger · 1.14 goals / game - USM Khenchela
MC Alger is 183% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.42 goals / game - MC Alger · 1.19 goals / game - USM Khenchela
MC Alger scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while USM Khenchela keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
USM Khenchela scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while MC Alger keeps a clean sheet in 68% (13 of 19 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 - 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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / game - MC Alger · 1.52 pts / game - USM Khenchela
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
MC Alger - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
USM Khenchela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
MC Alger
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
| MC Alger | Liga | USM Khenchela | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.74 | 2.11 | ▲ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 26% | 46% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 68% | 32% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 37% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from MC Alger's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against USM Khenchela. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of MC Alger vs USM Khenchela?
The Ligue 1 match finished MC Alger 2:1 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 MC Alger vs USM Khenchela?
MC Alger score 1.32 goals per game on average and USM Khenchela 1.14. The Ligue 1 average is 2.11 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 26% of MC Alger's matches and 57% of USM Khenchela's.
What form are MC Alger and USM Khenchela in?
Over the last 5 games MC Alger have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and USM Khenchela 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for MC Alger 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.