CS Constantine vs USM Alger: prediction and stats
Ligue 1Regular Season - 8Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, Constantine
The Footlab AI model makes CS Constantine the favourite at 44%, against 26% for a draw and 30% for USM Alger. The most likely score is 1-1. If CS Constantine wins, the most likely score is 2-1.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 1,754 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 8, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win CS Constantine vs USM Alger?
A very open match: only 40 Elo points separate CS Constantine (1,866) and USM Alger (1,906).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for CS Constantine vs USM Alger
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
CS Constantine
4-3-3- 17A. Lahmeri
- 10B. Dib
- 9Y. Agbagno
- 14D. Bizimana
- 12O. Meddahi
- 5Y. Zeghad
- 27A. Chikhi
- 24R. Torach
- 13I. Benmoussa
- 2A. Benadla
- 30A. Necir
USM Alger
4-3-3- 15M. Ramdaoui
- 24M. Bouderbala
- 26G. Guenaoui
- 11G. Likonza
- 6Z. Draoui
- 8A. Benguit
- 12H. Loucif
- 19S. Radouani
- 28A. Abada
- 5I. Azzi
- 25O. Benbot
Computed on October 8, 2026 at 03:46 PM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, CS Constantine have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; USM Alger have 7, 5 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | US Biskra(home) | 4-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | ES Setif(away) | 1-5 | Ligue 1 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | ASO Chlef(home) | 3-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Témouchent(away) | 1-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | JS Saoura(away) | 1-3 | Ligue 1 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Olympique Akbou(away) | 3-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | JS El Biar(home) | 2-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Khenchela(away) | 0-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | MC Oran(away) | 2-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Ben Aknoun(away) | 2-2 | Ligue 1 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 CS Constantine win, 4 draws, 1 USM Alger win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | USM Alger 0-0 CS Constantine | Ligue 1 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | CS Constantine 1-1 USM Alger | Ligue 1 |
| May 11, 2025 | USM Alger 2-1 CS Constantine | Ligue 1 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | USM Alger 1-1 CS Constantine | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Apr 2, 2025 | CS Constantine 1-1 USM Alger | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CS Constantine 1-0 USM Alger | Ligue 1 |
Last archived meeting: USM Alger vs CS Constantine on Mar 8, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
CS Constantine score 1.5 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; USM Alger score 1.5 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS Constantine | 1.5 | 1.5 | 6 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| USM Alger | 1.5 | 1.1 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
CS Constantine sit 2nd in Ligue 1 (7 points from 4 matches) and USM Alger sit 3rd (7 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CS Constantine | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| 3 | USM Alger | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for CS Constantine vs USM Alger?
- The Footlab AI model makes CS Constantine the favourite at 44%, against 26% for a draw and 30% for USM Alger.
- Where and when is CS Constantine vs USM Alger played?
- CS Constantine vs USM Alger is played on October 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, in the Ligue 1.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 55% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.