USM Khenchela vs Oued Akbou: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, pointing towards a draw. USM Khenchela has a solid home record with 44% clean sheets and only 11% losses at home, yet their recent form is concerning (1 win in the last 5 matches). Oued Akbou shows better disposition in recent fixtures (2 wins in the last 5 matches, PPG 1.6), but struggles significantly away from home (22% win rate, negative goal difference -2). Both teams share an identical average of goals scored at their respective venues (1.22), and the hosts' high draw percentage at home (56%) further reinforces the prediction of a points split. The possession advantage for USM Khenchela (56% vs 45%) may be neutralized by Oued Akbou's superior efficiency (17% vs 12% shot conversion).
USM Khenchela vs Oued Akbou: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
USM Khenchela played against Oued Akbou in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
USM Khenchela has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Oued Akbou has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
USM Khenchela scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.17. Oued Akbou scores 1.33 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.08 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of USM Khenchela's games and 61% of Oued Akbou's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 44%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 33% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
USM Khenchela has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.32 per game. USM Khenchela takes 10.3 shots per game, while Oued Akbou takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
USM Khenchela leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Oued Akbou leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
USM Khenchela's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Oued Akbou, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.08 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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, 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
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, pointing towards a draw. USM Khenchela has a solid home record with 44% clean sheets and only 11% losses at home, yet their recent form is concerning (1 win in the last 5 matches). Oued Akbou shows better disposition in recent fixtures (2 wins in the last 5 matches, PPG 1.6), but struggles significantly away from home (22% win rate, negative goal difference -2). Both teams share an identical average of goals scored at their respective venues (1.22), and the hosts' high draw percentage at home (56%) further reinforces the prediction of a points split. The possession advantage for USM Khenchela (56% vs 45%) may be neutralized by Oued Akbou's superior efficiency (17% vs 12% shot conversion).
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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 Khenchela | Oued Akbou | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.34 |
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.
Oued Akbou is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - USM Khenchela · 1.6 pts / game - Oued Akbou
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.
Oued Akbou is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - USM Khenchela · 1.33 goals / game - Oued Akbou
USM Khenchela scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Oued Akbou keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Oued Akbou scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while USM Khenchela keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 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 Khenchela
Over / Under - Oued Akbou
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - USM Khenchela · 1.28 pts / game - Oued Akbou
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
USM Khenchela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Oued Akbou - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% 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 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 Khenchela
Oued Akbou
* 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 Khenchela | Liga | Oued Akbou | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.33 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 47% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 33% | 33% | ▲ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 31% | ▼ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▲ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from USM Khenchela's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Oued Akbou. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of USM Khenchela vs Oued Akbou?
The Ligue 1 match finished USM Khenchela 0:1 Oued Akbou. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before USM Khenchela vs Oued Akbou?
USM Khenchela score 1.17 goals per game on average and Oued Akbou 1.33. The Ligue 1 average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 33% of games. Both teams score in 56% of USM Khenchela's matches and 61% of Oued Akbou's.
What form are USM Khenchela and Oued Akbou in?
Over the last 5 games USM Khenchela have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Oued Akbou 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for USM Khenchela vs Oued Akbou?
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.