USM Alger vs JS Saoura: match statistics
USM Alger demonstrates impressive solidity at home, having not lost any domestic match this season (0% losses) and maintaining clean sheets in 43% of games. The hosts hold a clear advantage in possession (57% vs 47%) and a significantly better xG at home (1.75 vs the visitors' 1.03 away). JS Saoura struggles offensively on the road, scoring an average of just 0.67 goals per match and failing to find the net in 44% of away games. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference away from home (-4) and lose as many as 44% of their matches as guests. Although JS Saoura's recent form is better (1.8 PPG vs 1.6 for USM), the home statistics of the hosts and the away statistics of the visitors clearly favor a USM Alger victory, with a draw as a realistic alternative due to the hosts' tendency to share points (71% draws at home).
USM Alger vs JS Saoura: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
USM Alger played against JS Saoura in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
USM Alger has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. JS Saoura has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
USM Alger scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 0.80. JS Saoura scores 1.17 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.12 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of USM Alger's games and 56% of JS Saoura's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 44%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 33% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
USM Alger has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.30 per game. USM Alger takes 9.8 shots per game, while JS Saoura takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
USM Alger leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. JS Saoura leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
USM Alger's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For JS Saoura, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.12 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 33% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
USM Alger demonstrates impressive solidity at home, having not lost any domestic match this season (0% losses) and maintaining clean sheets in 43% of games. The hosts hold a clear advantage in possession (57% vs 47%) and a significantly better xG at home (1.75 vs the visitors' 1.03 away). JS Saoura struggles offensively on the road, scoring an average of just 0.67 goals per match and failing to find the net in 44% of away games. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference away from home (-4) and lose as many as 44% of their matches as guests. Although JS Saoura's recent form is better (1.8 PPG vs 1.6 for USM), the home statistics of the hosts and the away statistics of the visitors clearly favor a USM Alger victory, with a draw as a realistic alternative due to the hosts' tendency to share points (71% draws at home).
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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 | JS Saoura | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| 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.
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 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - USM Alger · 1.17 goals / game - JS Saoura
USM Alger scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while JS Saoura keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
JS Saoura scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while USM Alger keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 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 - JS Saoura
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 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - USM Alger · 1.33 pts / game - JS Saoura
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
USM Alger - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
JS Saoura - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 44%. 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 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
JS Saoura
* 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 | JS Saoura | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.12 | ▲ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 48% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 33% | ▲ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 60% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 USM Alger's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against JS Saoura. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of USM Alger vs JS Saoura?
The Ligue 1 match finished USM Alger 1:2 JS Saoura. 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 JS Saoura?
USM Alger score 1.20 goals per game on average and JS Saoura 1.17. The Ligue 1 average is 2.12 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 33% of games. Both teams score in 60% of USM Alger's matches and 56% of JS Saoura's.
What form are USM Alger and JS Saoura in?
Over the last 5 games USM Alger have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and JS Saoura 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for USM Alger vs JS Saoura?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for USM Alger vs JS Saoura: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.