ES Setif vs Ben Aknoun: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As ES Setif prepare to host Ben Aknoun on April 5, 2026, with kick-off at 18:45, this ALGERIA: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

ES Setif, currently 13th in the standings with 26 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 20 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Ben Aknoun, sitting 8th with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between ES Setif and Ben Aknoun have favored ES Setif, with Ben Aknoun claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against USM Alger, ES Setif recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Ben Aknoun's last outing came against JS Kabylie, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, ES Setif are expected to maintain their unknown structure, ES Setif and Ben Aknoun 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: ES Setif's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Ben Aknoun's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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