USM ANNABA VS BENI OULBANE - ALGERIA: LIGUE 2 MATCH PREVIEW
ALGERIA: LIGUE 2 MATCH DETAILS: USM ANNABA VS BENI OULBANE
As USM Annaba prepare to host Beni Oulbane on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this ALGERIA: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
USM ANNABA PREVIEW IN ALGERIA: LIGUE 2
USM Annaba, currently 6th in the standings with 31 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 24 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
BENI OULBANE PREVIEW IN ALGERIA: LIGUE 2
Beni Oulbane, sitting 11th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 9 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 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR USM ANNABA VS BENI OULBANE
Recent meetings between USM Annaba and Beni Oulbane have favored Beni Oulbane, with Beni Oulbane claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against AS Khroub, USM Annaba recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Beni Oulbane's last outing came against Chelghoum, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a standard system.
Looking ahead, USM Annaba are expected to maintain their unknown structure, USM Annaba and Beni Oulbane 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 AND PREDICTION FOR USM ANNABA VS BENI OULBANE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: USM Annaba's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Beni Oulbane's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 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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