ES Setif vs CR Belouizdad: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As ES Setif prepare to host CR Belouizdad on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this ALGERIA: Ligue 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

ES Setif, currently 13th in the standings with 30 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 32 points. They've earned 24 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

CR Belouizdad, sitting 4th with 45 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between ES Setif and CR Belouizdad have been competitive, with CR Belouizdad claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against JS Kabylie, ES Setif recorded a 1-5 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

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

Looking ahead, ES Setif are expected to maintain their unknown structure, ES Setif and CR Belouizdad 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 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. CR Belouizdad's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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