ES Sétif and MC Alger face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season. The game takes place at Stade 8 Mai 1945 on Wednesday, 20/05/2026, at 17:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Entente Sportive de Sétif vs Mouloudia Club d'Alger, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for ES Sétif vs MC Alger

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

Based on our analysis, ES Sétif vs MC Alger looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.

The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.

👉 Our prediction is: ES Sétif to win

Based on our evaluations, ES Sétif vs MC Alger is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives ES Sétif the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking ES Sétif to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a ES Sétif win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

The Black Eagles preview

ES Sétif comes into the match having played 28 games in the Ligue 1 so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.18 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.

ES Sétif's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Ligue 1, averaging 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.

The offence system of ES Sétif is led by Merouane Zerrouki as the top scorer of the season. The algerian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mohamed Boukerma, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.

The Dean preview

On the other hand, MC Alger comes into the match having played 28 games in the Ligue 1 so far. They have recorded 19 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.21 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.

MC Alger's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the Ligue 1, averaging 1.39 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.

The offence system of MC Alger is led by Mohamed Saliou Bangoura as the top scorer of the season. The guinean midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mohamed Saliou Bangoura, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.61 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 24 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 0.62.

Head to head: ES Sétif vs MC Alger

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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ES Sétif

Algeria - Ligue 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W L D

1.4

Home W W D W W

2.6

Away L L L L L

0

Away Team

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MC Alger

Algeria - Ligue 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W L W

2

Home D W W W W

2.6

Away W L L W W

1.8

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Published on 19 May 2026, at 03:05 Last updated on 19 May 2026, at 03:05
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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