MC Alger vs CS Constantine: match statistics
MC Alger demonstrates impressive home form, boasting a seven-match winning streak and a 100% record at their own stadium this season. The league leaders average 1.71 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.57, keeping clean sheets in 57% of their home fixtures. CS Constantine struggles on the road, with only a 14% away win rate, a 57% loss rate, and a meager average of 0.71 goals scored per away game. The expected goals (xG) differential also favors the hosts: 1.58 xG for MC Alger at home compared to 0.88 xG for Constantine away. Despite the visitors' decent recent overall form, their historical away struggles combined with MC Alger's home dominance point towards a decisive home victory. The goal difference for both sides in their respective environments (+8 for MC Alger at home vs. -3 for Constantine away) further supports this prediction.
MC Alger vs CS Constantine: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
MC Alger played CS Constantine in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The match was played on 5 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
MC Alger: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. CS Constantine: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
MC Alger scores 1.23 and concedes 0.46 goals per match. CS Constantine scores 1.15 and concedes 0.92. League average: 2.05 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: MC Alger 31%, CS Constantine 38%. Over 2.5: MC Alger 23%, CS Constantine 31%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 32%.
xG, shots and style
MC Alger has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.15. MC Alger: 11.0 shots per match, CS Constantine: 7.5.
Match halves
MC Alger: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.85. CS Constantine: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.69.
Goals by minute
MC Alger: 46-60 (4 goals). CS Constantine: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.05 goals per match, BTTS 50%, 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 demonstrates impressive home form, boasting a seven-match winning streak and a 100% record at their own stadium this season. The league leaders average 1.71 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.57, keeping clean sheets in 57% of their home fixtures. CS Constantine struggles on the road, with only a 14% away win rate, a 57% loss rate, and a meager average of 0.71 goals scored per away game. The expected goals (xG) differential also favors the hosts: 1.58 xG for MC Alger at home compared to 0.88 xG for Constantine away. Despite the visitors' decent recent overall form, their historical away struggles combined with MC Alger's home dominance point towards a decisive home victory. The goal difference for both sides in their respective environments (+8 for MC Alger at home vs. -3 for Constantine away) further supports this prediction.
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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
| MC Alger | CS Constantine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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.
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.
1.23 goals / match - MC Alger · 1.15 goals / match - CS Constantine
MC Alger is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.46 goals / match - MC Alger · 0.92 goals / match - CS Constantine
MC Alger scores in 85% of matches (11 of 13 matches), while CS Constantine keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 matches).
CS Constantine scores in 69% of matches (9 of 13 matches), while MC Alger keeps a clean sheet in 62% (8 of 13 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 - MC Alger
Over / Under - CS Constantine
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.
CS Constantine is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / match - MC Alger · 1.46 pts / match - CS Constantine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
MC Alger - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 77%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
CS Constantine - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 38%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
MC Alger
CS Constantine
* 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
| MC Alger | Liga | CS Constantine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.69 | 2.05 | • 2.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 50% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 32% | • 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 62% | 29% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 59% | ▲ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of MC Alger vs CS Constantine?
The Ligue 1 match finished MC Alger 1:0 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 MC Alger vs CS Constantine?
MC Alger score 1.23 goals per game on average and CS Constantine 1.15. The Ligue 1 average is 2.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 31% of MC Alger's matches and 38% of CS Constantine's.
What form are MC Alger and CS Constantine in?
Over the last 5 games MC Alger have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and CS Constantine 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for MC Alger vs CS Constantine?
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.