USM ANNABA VS JS BORJ MENAIEL - ALGERIA: LIGUE 2 MATCH PREVIEW
ALGERIA: LIGUE 2 MATCH DETAILS: USM ANNABA VS JS BORJ MENAIEL
As USM Annaba prepare to host JS Borj Menaiel on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this ALGERIA: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
USM ANNABA PREVIEW IN ALGERIA: LIGUE 2
USM Annaba, currently 6th in the standings with 25 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 21 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
JS BORJ MENAIEL PREVIEW IN ALGERIA: LIGUE 2
JS Borj Menaiel, sitting 11th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 8 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 a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR USM ANNABA VS JS BORJ MENAIEL
Recent meetings between USM Annaba and JS Borj Menaiel have favored USM Annaba, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against NC Magra, USM Annaba recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.
JS Borj Menaiel's last outing came against AS Khroub, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.
Looking ahead, USM Annaba are expected to maintain their unknown structure, USM Annaba and JS Borj Menaiel 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 JS BORJ MENAIEL
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 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. JS Borj Menaiel's games average 2.2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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