Ligue 2: Hamra Annaba expected to get the better of JSM Skikda

For Annaba relegation is already certain this season. Only divine intervention and/or time travel can save them and neither look likely. JSM Skikda are nearing the end of this stay in this division as relegation is now unavoidable.

Hamra Annaba and JSM Skikda should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

Hamra Annaba form and stats

Hamra Annaba's struggle is real here with only 6 points collected from 13 Ligue 2 games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly: 1-3-9. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for Hamra Annaba with their four defeats in a row. Not since the Annaba game, 55 days ago, have they avoided a loss.

No payout for Hamra Annaba in their previous match, an away game at RB Ouargla that ended in defeat 1-3.

Preceding that match was a defeat to MC El Eulma (1-2).

There will be little rest for Annaba after this match as they are travelling to IB Khémis El Khechna for a Ligue 2 game in only four days.

The lack of attacking qualities in Hamra Annaba means that they have only scored {6 goals} in 13 league home games, less than half a goal per match. 17 goals have been conceded. Hamra Annaba has at home met teams with this table position (low), four times. It has ended with less than 2.5 goals 4 of 4 times.

JSM Skikda form and stats

JSM Skikda have only collected 1 point from their away games in the Ligue 2, after 0-1-12 (13 played). The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Skikda have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 13 consecutive matches without winning on the road.

JSM Skikda are looking to quickly end their 669 minutes long goal drought in the Ligue 2.

JSM Skikda's previous game was their home loss versus CA Batna (0-4). As you can see from the result above, the defeat against CA Batna was particularly ugly (0-4). The humiliation is still top of mind.

It was a defeat before that one as the away game against AS Khroub wasn't a success with a 0-4 loss.

Goal hungry football fans should note that 9 of this team's 12 most recent league games have ended with three goals or more.

A quick return to home after this game, as Skikda are hosting US Souf in the Ligue 2 only four days away.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from JSM Skikda's away games in the league this season with only {1 goals} from 13 matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. The opposition has been scoring high and low on JSM Skikda's goalkeeper in away games this season, as they have let in 38 goals in 13 travels. When JSM Skikda is visiting a side on the bottom half, 2 of 3 matches have ended with three or more goals. These are matches against JS Bordj Ménaïel, US Chaouia, Aïn M'lila, RB Ouargla and Skikda.

Head 2 Head

Surprisingly enough, the last time JSM Skikda kept a "clean sheet" was also against this opponent, 15 league matches ago (JSM Skikda - Hamra Annaba 2-0). Last three meetings featuring these contenders: Annaba won one, JSM Skikda were winners in one and we saw one draw. one game with over 2,5 goals, two matches with two goals or less.

Hamra Annaba missing players

JSM Skikda missing players