JS Kabylie vs MC Alger: match statistics
MC Alger are the clear favorites for this encounter, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 10 wins in 12 matches this season. The visitors display phenomenal defensive capability on the road, conceding an average of just 0.2 goals per match and maintaining an 80% clean sheet rate. Despite decent home form (67% wins at home), JS Kabylie have struggled recently, averaging just 0.8 points per game across their last five fixtures overall. MC Alger also distinguish themselves with superior current form, averaging 2.4 points per game in their last five outings. While the hosts may rely on home support and possession dominance (58%), the difference in quality and MC Alger's defensive solidity favor the visitors. Although xG statistics indicate an advantage for JS Kabylie in home games (1.77 xG), MC Alger's low scoring output away (0.6 goals average) suggests a tight, tactical affair where the league leader's experience and quality should ultimately prevail.
JS Kabylie vs MC Alger: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
JS Kabylie played MC Alger in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The match was played on 2 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
JS Kabylie: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. MC Alger: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
JS Kabylie scores 1.17 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. MC Alger scores 1.25 and concedes 0.42. League average: 2.06 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: JS Kabylie 50%, MC Alger 25%. Over 2.5: JS Kabylie 42%, MC Alger 25%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 32%.
xG, shots and style
MC Alger has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.44. JS Kabylie: 11.2 shots per match, MC Alger: 11.1.
Match halves
JS Kabylie: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.75. MC Alger: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
JS Kabylie: 46-60 (4 goals). MC Alger: 46-60 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.06 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 32%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 are the clear favorites for this encounter, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 10 wins in 12 matches this season. The visitors display phenomenal defensive capability on the road, conceding an average of just 0.2 goals per match and maintaining an 80% clean sheet rate. Despite decent home form (67% wins at home), JS Kabylie have struggled recently, averaging just 0.8 points per game across their last five fixtures overall. MC Alger also distinguish themselves with superior current form, averaging 2.4 points per game in their last five outings. While the hosts may rely on home support and possession dominance (58%), the difference in quality and MC Alger's defensive solidity favor the visitors. Although xG statistics indicate an advantage for JS Kabylie in home games (1.77 xG), MC Alger's low scoring output away (0.6 goals average) suggests a tight, tactical affair where the league leader's experience and quality should ultimately prevail.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| JS Kabylie | MC Alger | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
MC Alger is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - JS Kabylie · 2.4 pts / match - MC Alger
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 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.17 goals / match - JS Kabylie · 1.25 goals / match - MC Alger
MC Alger is 138% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - JS Kabylie · 0.42 goals / match - MC Alger
JS Kabylie scores in 67% of matches (8 of 12 matches), while MC Alger keeps a clean sheet in 67% (8 of 12 matches).
MC Alger scores in 83% of matches (10 of 12 matches), while JS Kabylie keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - JS Kabylie
Over / Under - MC Alger
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
MC Alger is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - JS Kabylie · 1.42 pts / match - MC Alger
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
JS Kabylie - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
MC Alger - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 83%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
JS Kabylie
MC Alger
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| JS Kabylie | Liga | MC Alger | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.17 | 2.06 | ▼ 1.67 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 49% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 42% | 32% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▼ 42% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of JS Kabylie vs MC Alger?
The Ligue 1 match finished JS Kabylie 1:1 MC Alger. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before JS Kabylie vs MC Alger?
JS Kabylie score 1.17 goals per game on average and MC Alger 1.25. The Ligue 1 average is 2.06 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 50% of JS Kabylie's matches and 25% of MC Alger's.
What form are JS Kabylie and MC Alger in?
Over the last 5 games JS Kabylie have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and MC Alger 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for JS Kabylie vs MC Alger?
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.