ES Sétif and USM Khenchela face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season. The game takes place at Stade du 8 Mai 1945 on Friday, 23/01/2026, at 17:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for ES Sétif vs USM Khenchela, based on 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.

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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting ES Sétif vs USM Khenchela to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

ES Sétif preview

ES Sétif comes into the match having played 15 games in the Ligue 1 so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.07 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses.

ES Sétif's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Ligue 1, averaging 0.87 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.87.

The offense system of ES Sétif is led by Merouane Zerrouki as the top scorer of the season. The algerian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Abeddy Biramahire, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.

USM Khenchela preview

On the other hand, USM Khenchela comes into the match having played 15 games in the Ligue 1 so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.

USM Khenchela's attack has scored 15 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the Ligue 1, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of USM Khenchela is led by Franck Mbella Thierry Etouga as the top scorer of the season. The cameroonian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mohamed Islam Bakir, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 0.87 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 13 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 0.87.

Head to head: ES Sétif vs USM Khenchela

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Home Team

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ES Sétif

Algeria - Ligue 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L W D

1.07

Home D W D L D

1.43

Away L L D W L

0.75

Away Team

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USM Khenchela

Algeria - Ligue 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W W W

1.4

Home D W W L W

1.63

Away L W L L D

1.14

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Published on 23 January 2026, at 18:28 Last updated on 9 March 2026, at 20:02
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