Preview

• On 2025-10-18 at 18:00 GMT, ES Sétif take on USM Alger in week 9 of Ligue 1 (2025-2026).
• With 7 points, ES Sétif sit 14th, while USM Alger have 7 points to occupy 13th.
• There are no injury or suspension concerns for either ES Sétif or USM Alger.
• Projected to use a four-defender base in 4-4-2, ES Sétif should be met by USM Alger's expected 4-2-3-1.
• Last time out, A. Biramahire registered the best mark for ES Sétif - 6.6 - and C. Malone did likewise for USM Alger with an 6.9 score.
• No winners or losers: ES Sétif drew 1-1 vs. ASO Chlef, as did USM Alger with CS Constantine: 1-1.
• Struggling form all round: ES Sétif are 1-2-2 and USM Alger are 1-3-1 in their recent 5 matches.
• USM Alger lead this rivalry - 17 wins from 44 matches versus ES Sétif (who've won just 16 games), alongside 11 draws.
• A tight contest is expected: our model tips a 1-1 draw, reflecting ES Sétif's 1-2-0 home form and USM Alger's 1-1-1 away record.

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