USM Alger vs CS Constantine: match statistics
USM Alger demonstrates stable home form with 63% draws at their own stadium and only 13% defeats, which highlights the difficulty of beating them in front of their home crowd. CS Constantine, despite being second in the table, has poor away results - merely 30% wins and as many as 50% losses on the road, which contrasts with their excellent recent run of five overall matches. The hosts have an advantage in possession (59% vs 49%) and significantly better home xG statistics (1.72 vs 0.8 for the visitors away), suggesting greater offensive creativity. However, USM Alger's high percentage of draws in home matches and CS Constantine's solid defense in their last five games (only 1 goal conceded) point to a closely contested encounter. Considering the hosts' tendency to draw and the guests' struggles to win away, the most likely scenario is a share of the points.
USM Alger vs CS Constantine: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
USM Alger played against CS Constantine in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
USM Alger has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. CS Constantine has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
USM Alger scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 0.82. CS Constantine scores 1.19 and allows 0.76. Games in this league average 2.11 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of USM Alger's games and 38% of CS Constantine's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 29%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
USM Alger has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.16 per game. USM Alger takes 9.5 shots per game, while CS Constantine takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
USM Alger leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. CS Constantine leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
USM Alger's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For CS Constantine, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.11 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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 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
USM Alger demonstrates stable home form with 63% draws at their own stadium and only 13% defeats, which highlights the difficulty of beating them in front of their home crowd. CS Constantine, despite being second in the table, has poor away results - merely 30% wins and as many as 50% losses on the road, which contrasts with their excellent recent run of five overall matches. The hosts have an advantage in possession (59% vs 49%) and significantly better home xG statistics (1.72 vs 0.8 for the visitors away), suggesting greater offensive creativity. However, USM Alger's high percentage of draws in home matches and CS Constantine's solid defense in their last five games (only 1 goal conceded) point to a closely contested encounter. Considering the hosts' tendency to draw and the guests' struggles to win away, the most likely scenario is a share of the points.
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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
| USM Alger | CS Constantine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CS Constantine is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - USM Alger · 2.6 pts / game - CS Constantine
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 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - USM Alger · 1.19 goals / game - CS Constantine
CS Constantine is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.82 goals / game - USM Alger · 0.76 goals / game - CS Constantine
USM Alger scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while CS Constantine keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 meczów).
CS Constantine scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while USM Alger keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 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 - USM 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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - USM Alger · 1.67 pts / game - CS Constantine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
USM Alger - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
CS Constantine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
USM 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
| USM Alger | Liga | CS Constantine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.94 | 2.11 | ▼ 1.95 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 47% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 34% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 31% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 59% | 57% | • 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 73% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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
Head-to-head
Record from USM Alger's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against CS Constantine. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of USM Alger vs CS Constantine?
The Ligue 1 match finished USM Alger 0:0 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 USM Alger vs CS Constantine?
USM Alger score 1.12 goals per game on average and CS Constantine 1.19. The Ligue 1 average is 2.11 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 59% of USM Alger's matches and 38% of CS Constantine's.
What form are USM Alger and CS Constantine in?
Over the last 5 games USM Alger have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and CS Constantine 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for USM Alger vs CS Constantine?
The statistical background for USM Alger vs CS Constantine — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.