Khenchela vs USM AlgerPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Khenchela and USM Alger open the new Algerian Ligue 1 season without an official table yet, since the competition has just started. Looking back at last season, Khenchela closed with a strong run of three wins and a draw in their last six matches, capped by a narrow win over MB Rouisset. USM Alger, on the other hand, ended with three straight draws, coming right after an away loss to Khenchela, 2-1 on 25 May. The most recent head to head also includes a 1-1 draw in September 2025, played at Khenchela's ground, while in the meeting before that USM Alger had won 3-0. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.