Panthers vs USM Alger: prediction and stats
CAF Confederation Cup2nd Preliminary RoundKick-off on October 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab AI model makes Panthers the favourite at 46%, against 29% for a draw and 25% for USM Alger. The most likely score is 1-1. If Panthers wins, the most likely score is 1-0.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.6% of the 2,366 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Panthers vs USM Alger?
On Elo ratings, Panthers has 1,539 points and USM Alger 1,894.
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Panthers 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.
Panthers
Not enough data to predict the Panthers lineup.
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 13, 2026 at 08:50 PM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 2 matches in all competitions, Panthers have 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat; USM Alger have 6, 5 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | ASPAC(away) | 4-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Sep 10, 2026 | ASPAC(home) | 1-3 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | MB Rouisset(away) | 0-1 | Ligue 1 |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
Panthers score 2.5 and concede 2.5 goals per match over their last 2; USM Alger score 1.3 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 40% probability of over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| USM Alger | 1.3 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 2 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USM Alger | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 14 |
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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 Panthers vs USM Alger?
- The Footlab AI model makes Panthers the favourite at 46%, against 29% for a draw and 25% for USM Alger.
- Where and when is Panthers vs USM Alger played?
- Panthers vs USM Alger is played on October 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC), in the CAF Confederation Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 40% 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 54.6% 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.