Welcome to the show! Today's leading characters are ES Sétif and CR Belouizdad, 3 points are the objective and 90 minutes the length of this spectacle.
- ES Sétif have the most scored goals (58) in Ligue 1
- CR Belouizdad have the fewest conceded goals (18) in Ligue 1
It's no vacation for neither Sétif nor CR Belouizdad as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
ES Sétif form and stats
ES Sétif have performed here at Stade du 8 Mai 1945 this season with 11 wins from 15 Ligue 1 matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 3 games and lost 1. In general it's been a long time since ES Sétif tasted defeat here at Stade du 8 Mai 1945, as they have taken at least one point from their last eleven home games in the league.
In their previous game, the manager N. Kouki led his Sétif to a defeat in the Ligue 1 match away at Olympique Medea. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Stade du 8 Mai 1945.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting CS Constantine in a game that was won 1-0.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how ES Sétif have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found five games) they have won four times, drawn zero and lost one.
The manager N. Kouki will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to MC Oran in only four days.
Goals decide football matches and ES Sétif are scoring many of them at home; 35 on target from 15 league matches. Defensively ES Sétif have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (7 in 15 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
CR Belouizdad form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the fewest conceded goals (18) in Ligue 1, on their Ligue 1 travels is 7 wins, 7 draws and 1 defeat. CR Belouizdad are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played eight in a row without losing.
It's the second away game in a row for Belouizdad, but there's smiles all around after the 2-0 victory versus USM Bel Abbes (placed 18th) in the Ligue 1 last time out.
That result followed a home victory 6-1 versus RC Relizane.We have checked recent matches where CR Belouizdad have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those five games were three victories, one draw and one defeat.
A new game in only four days for Belouizdad, the Ligue 1 home match versus ASO Chlef. Busy days.
Belouizdad are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 25 times in 15 away games so far. The Belouizdad defense is a tough nut to crack, having conceded less than half a goal per away game on average (7 goals in 15 games). There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the CR Belouizdad - ES Sétif 1-1 played earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): ES Sétif won three games, two matches ended with a draw and CR Belouizdad has five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / sevenTop Goalscorers
  M. Amoura 15 goals |  A. Sayoud 14 goals | H. Ghacha 10 goals |
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| ES Sétif | CR Belouizdad | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 15 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 15 | 28 |
| 18 | 11 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 58 | 35 | 5 | Scored | S | 4 | 25 | 53 |
| 21 | 7 | 3 | Conceded | C | 1 | 7 | 18 |
| 97% | 93% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 73% | 86% |
| 66% | 67% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 60% | 71% |
| 41% | 40% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 40% | 39% |
| 34% | 33% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 27% | 29% |
| 21% | 27% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 14% |
| 38% | 33% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 33% | 50% |
| 52% | 60% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 60% | 43% |
| 14% | 13% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 21% |
| 4.8 | 4.6 | 2.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 1.4 | 1.1 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5.5 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9.8 | 10.3 | 10.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 5.9 | 7.9 |
| 5.6 | 5.3 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| 36% | 44% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 47% | 46% |
- CR Belouizdad have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- CR Belouizdad have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- CR Belouizdad have the fewest conceded goals (18) in Ligue 1
- CR Belouizdad have the most clean sheets (9) away in Ligue 1
- CR Belouizdad have the most points (28) away in Ligue 1
- CR Belouizdad have the most scored goals (25) away in Ligue 1
- CR Belouizdad have the the best goal difference (+18) away in Ligue 1
- CR Belouizdad is in the best form (5-1-0)
- ES Sétif have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- ES Sétif have the most scored goals (35) at home in Ligue 1
- ES Sétif have the most scored goals (58) in Ligue 1
- ES Sétif have the the best goal difference (+28) at home in Ligue 1
- ES Sétif have the the best goal difference (+37) in Ligue 1
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | ES Sétif | 29 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 58 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 37 | 59 |
| 2 | CR Belouizdad | 28 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 53 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 35 | 56 |
| 3 | JS Saoura | 29 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 53 |
| 4 | MC Oran | 29 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 37 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 49 |
| 5 | MC Alger | 29 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 43 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 48 |
| 6 | USM Alger | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 43 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 46 |
| 7 | CS Constantine | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 46 |
| 8 | JS Kabylie | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 45 |
| 9 | Olympique Medea | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 45 |
| 10 | Paradou AC | 29 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 38 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 1 | 38 |
| 11 | Ain M'lila | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 41 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 26 | -12 | 34 |
| 12 | US Biskra | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 32 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 23 | -11 | 33 |
| 13 | ASO Chlef | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 31 | 44 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 25 | -13 | 32 |
| 14 | NC Magra | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 24 | -14 | 31 |
| 15 | Tlemcen | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 36 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | -7 | 30 |
| 16 | NA Hussein Dey | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 29 | 36 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 22 | -7 | 29 |
| 17 | RC Relizane | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 28 | 45 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 32 | -17 | 29 |
| 18 | USM Bel Abbes | 29 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 50 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 30 | -28 | 24 |
| 19 | CA Bordj Bou Arreridj | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 46 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 23 | -23 | 21 |
| 20 | JSM Skikda | 29 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 16 | 53 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 33 | -37 | 17 |