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
Key match information
USM Alger played JS Saoura in Ligue 1 (Algeria). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
USM Alger: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. JS Saoura: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
USM Alger scores 1.20 and concedes 0.80 goals per match. JS Saoura scores 1.17 and concedes 1.17. League average: 2.12 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: USM Alger 60%, JS Saoura 56%. Over 2.5: USM Alger 27%, JS Saoura 44%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 33%.
xG, shots and style
USM Alger has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.30. USM Alger: 9.8 shots per match, JS Saoura: 9.1.
Match halves
USM Alger: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.60. JS Saoura: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
USM Alger: 76-90+ (5 goals). JS Saoura: 16-30 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.12 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 33%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
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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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
| 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 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.
USM Alger is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.8 goals / match - USM Alger · 1.17 goals / match - JS Saoura
USM Alger scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while JS Saoura keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
JS Saoura scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while USM Alger keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 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 - USM Alger
Over / Under - JS Saoura
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 Alger is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - USM Alger · 1.33 pts / match - JS Saoura
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
USM Alger - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
JS Saoura - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 44%. 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 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
USM Alger
JS Saoura
* 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
| USM Alger | Liga | JS Saoura | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: USM Alger 0 - 0 - 1 JS Saoura. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.