USM Alger vs Saoura: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As USM Alger prepare to host JS Saoura on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this ALGERIA: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

USM Alger, currently 9th in the standings with 24 points from 15 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 11 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

JS Saoura, sitting 3rd with 28 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between USM Alger and JS Saoura have been competitive, with JS Saoura claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

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

JS Saoura's last outing came against ASO Chlef, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, USM Alger are expected to maintain their unknown structure, USM Alger and JS Saoura 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 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. JS Saoura's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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