USM Alger vs ES Sétif: match statistics
USM Alger displays solid home form with 44% clean sheets and only 11% defeats at their own stadium. The hosts have an advantage in average ball possession (58% vs 47%) and a significantly better scoring efficiency at home (1.0 goals/match) compared to just 0.36 goals/match for ES Sétif in away matches. The visitors have a very poor away form with 64% defeats and as many as 64% of matches without a goal scored, which is confirmed by a goal difference of -11 in away matches. The high percentage of draws for USM Alger (67% in home matches) suggests a cautious style of play, but the clear statistical advantage over the away-struggling ES Sétif points towards a home victory. The difference in xG values (1.75 vs 1.16) further confirms the qualitative advantage of USM Alger in this encounter.
USM Alger vs ES Sétif: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
USM Alger played against ES Sétif in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
USM Alger has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. ES Sétif has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
USM Alger scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 0.78. ES Sétif scores 1.00 and allows 1.18. Games in this league average 2.13 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of USM Alger's games and 50% of ES Sétif's. The Over 2.5 rates are 28% and 36%, 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, 1.55 to 1.31 per game. USM Alger takes 9.7 shots per game, while ES Sétif takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
USM Alger leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. ES Sétif leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
USM Alger's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For ES Sétif, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.13 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 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 displays solid home form with 44% clean sheets and only 11% defeats at their own stadium. The hosts have an advantage in average ball possession (58% vs 47%) and a significantly better scoring efficiency at home (1.0 goals/match) compared to just 0.36 goals/match for ES Sétif in away matches. The visitors have a very poor away form with 64% defeats and as many as 64% of matches without a goal scored, which is confirmed by a goal difference of -11 in away matches. The high percentage of draws for USM Alger (67% in home matches) suggests a cautious style of play, but the clear statistical advantage over the away-struggling ES Sétif points towards a home victory. The difference in xG values (1.75 vs 1.16) further confirms the qualitative advantage of USM Alger in this encounter.
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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 | ES Sétif | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.27 |
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.
ES Sétif is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - USM Alger · 1.4 pts / game - ES Sétif
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.
USM Alger is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - USM Alger · 1 goals / game - ES Sétif
USM Alger is 51% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.78 goals / game - USM Alger · 1.18 goals / game - ES Sétif
USM Alger scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while ES Sétif keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
ES Sétif scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while USM Alger keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 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 - ES Sétif
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 Alger is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - USM Alger · 1.09 pts / game - ES Sétif
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
USM Alger - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
ES Sétif - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 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 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
USM Alger
ES Sétif
* 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 | ES Sétif | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.83 | 2.13 | • 2.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 28% | 34% | ▲ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 32% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 58% | ▼ 41% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 73% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from USM Alger's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against ES Sétif. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of USM Alger vs ES Sétif?
The Ligue 1 match finished USM Alger 2:0 ES Sétif. 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 ES Sétif?
USM Alger score 1.06 goals per game on average and ES Sétif 1.00. The Ligue 1 average is 2.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 56% of USM Alger's matches and 50% of ES Sétif's.
What form are USM Alger and ES Sétif in?
Over the last 5 games USM Alger have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and ES Sétif 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for USM Alger vs ES Sétif?
The statistical background for USM Alger vs ES Sétif — 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.