USM Alger vs ES Setif: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As USM Alger prepare to host ES Setif on March 18, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this ALGERIA: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

USM Alger, currently 12th in the standings with 26 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 12 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

ES Setif, sitting 13th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 11 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.

Recent meetings between USM Alger and ES Setif have favored USM Alger, with ES Setif claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against MB Rouisset, USM Alger recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

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

Looking ahead, USM Alger are expected to maintain their unknown structure, USM Alger and ES Setif 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 few goals: USM Alger's fixtures have averaged 1.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. ES Setif's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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