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Plateau United vs USM Alger: result 2-1 and analysis

CAF Confederation CupPlay-offsKick-off on April 8, 2018 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Jos International Stadium, Jos

Plateau United
2-1
USM Alger

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What was the result of Plateau United vs USM Alger?

Plateau United won 2-1 on April 8, 2018.

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Plateau United have 8 wins, 0 draws and 7 defeats; USM Alger have 6, 5 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Plateau United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 28, 2018Yobe Stars(home)2-1NPFL
Mar 25, 2018Ifeanyi Uba(away)0-3NPFL
Mar 22, 2018Go Round(away)0-1NPFL
Mar 11, 2018Niger Tornadoes(away)0-1NPFL
Feb 28, 2018Enugu Rangers(home)1-0NPFL
USM Alger
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 30, 2018CR Belouizdad(away)0-1Ligue 1
Mar 18, 2018Maniema Union(home)1-1CAF Confederation Cup
Mar 13, 2018ES Setif(home)3-2Ligue 1
Mar 7, 2018Maniema Union(away)2-2CAF Confederation Cup
Mar 2, 2018US Biskra(away)1-0Ligue 1

How many goals should we expect?

Plateau United score 1.1 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; USM Alger score 1.3 and concede 1.0.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Plateau United1.10.771/154/15
USM Alger1.31.067/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1USM Alger64209414

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