MC Alger vs USM Khenchela: match statistics
MC Alger boasts an impressive home form with an 89% win rate and just one draw this season, remaining undefeated in front of their home crowd. The hosts average 1.44 goals per home game while keeping clean sheets in 67% of matches and conceding only 0.44 goals per game on average. USM Khenchela, on the other hand, performs significantly worse on the road - winning only 30% of their matches, losing as much as 50%, and failing to record a single away clean sheet all season. The visitors concede an average of 1.7 goals per away match, and their negative goal difference (-6) alongside poor recent away form (wdlllwllwl) confirm their struggles away from home. Considering MC Alger's advantage in xG stats (1.53 vs 0.72 in defense), ball possession (53% vs 46%), and shooting efficiency, the hosts are the clear favorites in this clash.
MC Alger vs USM Khenchela: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
MC Alger played USM Khenchela in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
MC Alger: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. USM Khenchela: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
MC Alger scores 1.32 and concedes 0.42 goals per match. USM Khenchela scores 1.14 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.11 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: MC Alger 26%, USM Khenchela 57%. Over 2.5: MC Alger 26%, USM Khenchela 38%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. MC Alger: 10.1 shots per match, USM Khenchela: 10.8.
Match halves
MC Alger: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.89. USM Khenchela: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
MC Alger: 46-60 (6 goals). USM Khenchela: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.11 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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 boasts an impressive home form with an 89% win rate and just one draw this season, remaining undefeated in front of their home crowd. The hosts average 1.44 goals per home game while keeping clean sheets in 67% of matches and conceding only 0.44 goals per game on average. USM Khenchela, on the other hand, performs significantly worse on the road - winning only 30% of their matches, losing as much as 50%, and failing to record a single away clean sheet all season. The visitors concede an average of 1.7 goals per away match, and their negative goal difference (-6) alongside poor recent away form (wdlllwllwl) confirm their struggles away from home. Considering MC Alger's advantage in xG stats (1.53 vs 0.72 in defense), ball possession (53% vs 46%), and shooting efficiency, the hosts are the clear favorites in this clash.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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 | USM Khenchela | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - MC Alger · 1.4 pts / match - USM Khenchela
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 16% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - MC Alger · 1.14 goals / match - USM Khenchela
MC Alger is 183% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.42 goals / match - MC Alger · 1.19 goals / match - USM Khenchela
MC Alger scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while USM Khenchela keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 matches).
USM Khenchela scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while MC Alger keeps a clean sheet in 68% (13 of 19 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 - USM Khenchela
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.
USM Khenchela is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / match - MC Alger · 1.52 pts / match - USM Khenchela
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
MC Alger - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 68%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
USM Khenchela - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
MC Alger
USM Khenchela
* 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 | USM Khenchela | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.74 | 2.11 | ▲ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 26% | 46% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 68% | 32% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 37% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: MC Alger 1 - 0 - 0 USM Khenchela. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of MC Alger vs USM Khenchela?
The Ligue 1 match finished MC Alger 2:1 USM Khenchela. 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 USM Khenchela?
MC Alger score 1.32 goals per game on average and USM Khenchela 1.14. The Ligue 1 average is 2.11 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 26% of MC Alger's matches and 57% of USM Khenchela's.
What form are MC Alger and USM Khenchela in?
Over the last 5 games MC Alger have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and USM Khenchela 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for MC Alger vs USM Khenchela?
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.