Ben Aknoun vs Khenchela: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Ben Aknoun prepare to host Khenchela on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this ALGERIA: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Ben Aknoun, currently 5th in the standings with 27 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 12 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Khenchela, sitting 12th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Ben Aknoun and Khenchela have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Paradou, Ben Aknoun recorded a 5-3 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Khenchela's last outing came against CR Belouizdad, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Ben Aknoun are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ben Aknoun and Khenchela are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Ben Aknoun's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Khenchela's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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