Prediction USM Khenchela vs MC Alger 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Ligue 1 on 16/10/2025

Match outlook: two unbeaten sides, cautious and compact

The upcoming Ligue 1 clash on 16 October pits USM Khenchela against MC Alger in a meeting that promises tactical restraint rather than fireworks. Both teams arrive without a single defeat in their respective campaigns: USM Khenchela sit third with seven games played, collecting two wins and five draws, while MC Alger are undefeated as well with three wins and a draw from four matches. That undefeated status tells a story of sides that know how to avoid losses, and it points toward a competitive, tightly-contested fixture.

USM Khenchela’s recent results are dominated by stalemates — five draws out of seven — punctuated by a 2-0 victory over MC Oran. Across their league outings they have found the net nine times and conceded six, suggesting a tidy, conservative profile at home. MC Alger, meanwhile, have produced a string of wins in recent matches, including triumphs by 1-0 and 3-0, and they feature three clean sheets in their campaign so far. Their defensive solidity on the road is particularly noteworthy: the away goals conceded stat sits at zero, underlining their capacity to shut out opponents away from home.

Tactical clues from the numbers

Digging into the stats reinforces the sense that this will be a low-scoring encounter. USM Khenchela have a low over-2.5 goal percentage at home — only about 14% — while MC Alger’s over-2.5 figure is modest at 25%. Both teams show disciplined defensive traits: USM Khenchela have been involved in numerous draws and have only one clean sheet recorded, whereas MC Alger have accumulated three clean sheets in fewer matches. Shot metrics are similar but not hanging on prolific conversion; both sides create chances but appear efficient rather than expansive.

Head-to-head history adds a touch of drama — their previous league meeting ended 2-2 — but recent form reads more conservatively. With USM Khenchela’s propensity to settle for draws at home and MC Alger’s strong defensive returns, the match looks more likely to be decided by a single moment or a set-piece than by open, end-to-end action.

Betting suggestion Based on the data above, the prudent market to consider is the goals market. Back Under 2.5 goals. The low over-2.5 percentages for both teams, MC Alger’s multiple clean sheets and USM Khenchela’s draw-heavy home profile point toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Confidence: moderate.