International cups are a highlight for most teams. Both JS Saoura and Al-Ittihad are looking forward to this CAF Confederations Cup fight to decide who advances from the Group Stage.
It should be mentioned that Al-Ittihad play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Al-Ittihad on artifical turf are 4 victories, 2 draws and 0 defeats from six games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 15-1. You can compare this with overall results below.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 1200 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
JS Saoura have less rest than Al-Ittihad in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Ligue 1 game only four days ago. That game was an away game at RC Relizane, so at least Saoura are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
JS Saoura form and stats
21 points is a decent return from 9 Ligue 1 games here at Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 for JS Saoura. The data says 6 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses.
JS Saoura enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at RC Relizane's place. The match ended 2-1 with Lahmeri and Saâdi scoring.
Preceding that game was the away draw at USM Alger that finished 0-0.The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier JS Saoura matches with similar probabilities have ended with four wins, two draws and zero defeats (from six games).
The Saoura fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 16 goals in 9 league matches. Defensively JS Saoura have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (2 in 9 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Al-Ittihad form and stats
Al-Ittihad was sent out of CAF Confederations Cup in the 1st round last season, when Pyramids FC turned out to be too strong.3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses. That’s the product of Al-Ittihad playing as the away team in the Premier League this season.
The visiting Al-Ittihad have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 5 goals from 4 games. Al-Ittihad's manager Kouki has created a great defensive setup working very nicely in away games with only 1 conceded goal. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The fixture history shows this score when the participants played each other previously this season; Al-Ittihad - JS Saoura 1-1.Top Goalscorers
  B. Hamidi 8 goals | A. Lahmeri 6 goals | O. Bellatreche 5 goals |
JS Saoura missing players
Al-Ittihad missing players
| JS Saoura | Al-Ittihad | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 8 | Won | W | 7 | 13 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Drew | D | 3 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | ||
| 37 | 23 | Scored | S | 12 | 28 | ||
| 18 | 3 | Conceded | C | 6 | 11 | ||
| 84% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 76% | ||
| 64% | 58% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 48% | ||
| 36% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 17% | 16% | ||
| 20% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 36% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 24% | ||
| 48% | 75% | Clean Sheets | C S | 58% | 64% | ||
| 32% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 36% | ||
| 4.2 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0.8 | 1.3 | ||
| 2.7 | 1.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 2.3 | ||
| 1.5 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.7 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 11 | 15.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 1.7 | 2.3 | ||
| 4.4 | 5.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0.3 | 1 | ||
| 34% | 37% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 200% | 133% | ||
| 6.7 | 4.6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.7 | 6 | ||
| 3.1 | 2.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 2.7 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al-Ittihad | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | JS Saoura | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Royal Leopards | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | CR Belouizdad | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 42 |
| 2 | MC Alger | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 39 |
| 3 | JS Saoura | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 36 |
| 4 | JS Kabylie | 21 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 36 |
| 5 | USM Alger | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 35 |
| 6 | ES Setif | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 34 |
| 7 | CS Constantine | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 33 |
| 8 | Paradou AC | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 30 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 33 |
| 9 | US Biskra | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 33 |
| 10 | ASO Chlef | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 27 |
| 11 | RC Arbaa | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 26 |
| 12 | NC Magra | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 23 |
| 13 | MC Oran | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | -7 | 22 |
| 14 | HB Chelghoum Laid | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 17 | -8 | 17 |
| 15 | NA Hussein Dey | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 33 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 17 | -13 | 17 |
| 16 | Olympique Medea | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -13 | 17 |
| 17 | RC Relizane | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 28 | -24 | 15 |
| 18 | Tlemcen | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 37 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 22 | -29 | 10 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Olympic Azzaweya | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 21 |
| 2 | Al-Ittihad | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 19 |
| 3 | Al Ahli Tripoli | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
| 3 | Sudtirol | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 | Asswehly | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 5 | Alittihad Misurata | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 |
| 6 | Al-Madina | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 7 | Abu Salim | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 14 |
| 8 | Almahalla | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 13 |
| 9 | Al-Khmes | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -2 | 11 |
| 10 | Al Shat | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -15 | 3 |
