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MB Rouisset1USM Alger0

HT 0–0Thu 8 Oct 2026, 17:00

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Pre-match view

Context last updated 8 Oct 2026, 03:47 · Europe/Bucharest

MB Rouissat have not lost at home across seven league games — four wins, three draws, three clean sheets — and they host a USM Alger side sitting third that has drawn four of seven away.

A tight, low-scoring game looks likely, with USM Alger the likelier winner. Under 2.5 goals at 1.5 asks for more than the evidence supports, the half-time draw at 1.95 offers nothing, and Over 2.5 at 2.4 is the one quoted price that measures up.

Context

The league positions and form point to a competitive game rather than a mismatch: MB Rouissat are unbeaten in seven home league matches in this window, while USM Alger sit third and are unbeaten this season. The visitors' reported seven-player squad omission and the reported trip to Ouargla add uncertainty that has not been confirmed by the club or the league.

The squad list circulated ahead of the trip names seven players left out of the USM Alger group for the round-four game at MB Rouissat, which is a large enough set of omissions to change the make-up of the bench and the rotation options available for this fixture. The names span goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack, so the absences are not confined to a single unit of the team. Limitation: the list comes from a supporter media account rather than the club or the league, so it may not match the final team sheet.
- The USM Alger group named for the match against MB Rouissat omits Sifour, Radouani, Kourdi, Limane, Guenaoui, Khaldi and Ramdaoui.
- The list is published for Ligue 1 round four under the match tag #MBRUSMA.
ReportedSources checked 8 Oct 2026, 03:44 · Europe/Bucharest
MB Rouissat's home fixture is set for the Stade du 18 février in Ouargla, deep in the Algerian south, so USM Alger face a long domestic trip for a Thursday-evening league game rather than a short hop. A venue far from Algiers changes the visitors' travel and preparation routine around this round. Limitation: the stadium and round come from a supporter media listing rather than the league's published schedule, so the setting is probable rather than certain.
- The fixture is set for the Stade du 18 février in Ouargla for Ligue 1 round four.
- The match appears among the Algerian league games scheduled for Thursday 8 October.
ReportedSources checked 8 Oct 2026, 03:44 · Europe/Bucharest
A home record of four wins and three draws without defeat is the strongest part of a season that has otherwise brought only four wins in 15 competitive matches for MB Rouissat.
USM Alger have to break down a home side that has not lost there in this window and has not trailed at half-time at home. That record is the main reason this fixture looks tighter than the teams' league positions suggest.
- MB Rouissat's seven home league matches between 14 February and 12 September 2026: four wins, three draws, no defeats.
- Three clean sheets at home across those seven matches.
- No first-half goals conceded at home in that span.
USM Alger's season has been solid rather than dominant, and their away matches in this window have produced more draws than wins.
That away profile is why a third-placed side is not a clear favourite here: four of their seven away matches ended level. It points to a tight match rather than a comfortable away win.
- USM Alger's seven away league matches between 19 April and 19 September 2026: one win, four draws, two defeats.
- One clean sheet on the road in those seven matches.
- Both teams scored in five of those seven away games.

BetBugs edges

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Positive edges · 1

Other edges · 1

The published chance does not exceed the market's implied chance.

First Half WinnerUncertainty band: Near coin-flip

Draw

1.95fair 2.17

BetBugs 46% · Market 51.3%

−5.3ppshort

Both teams' first halves are low-scoring and Rouisset's home first-half defence has not been breached, so level at the break is most likely.

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result0 of 0 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
USM Alger have the better overall record and current league position, and they avoid defeat far more often than Rouisset.
- USM Alger: 6 wins, 7 draws, 2 defeats in 15; 3rd in the table with 7 points from 3
- MB Rouisset: 4 wins, 4 draws, 7 defeats in 15; 12th with 3 points
- USM Alger away record this window: 1 win, 4 draws, 2 defeats
- USM Alger won the December 2025 league meeting 2-0
BetBugs · Match WinnerUSM AlgerEstimated chance34%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Market price 1.95
The read
Both teams' first halves are low-scoring and Rouisset's home first-half defence has not been breached, so level at the break is most likely.
- MB Rouisset conceded 0 first-half goals in 7 home matches
- MB Rouisset scored 0.47 first-half goals per game overall
- USM Alger scored 0.87 first-half goals per game but only 0.43 per away game conceded
BetBugs · First Half WinnerDrawMarket price1.95Estimated chance46%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams' second-half output is modest, so the closing period ending level is the single likeliest result.
- MB Rouisset second-half home record: 4 scored, 4 conceded in 7
- USM Alger scored 0.43 second-half goals per away game
- Rouisset's last six matches produced 6 second-half goals in total
BetBugs · Second Half WinnerDrawEstimated chance42%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Rouisset start home matches well and have not trailed at the break, so a half-time lead is plausible. Both teams' first halves are low-scoring and Rouisset's home first-half defence has not been breached, so level at the break is most likely.
- MB Rouisset score 0.71 first-half goals per home game
- MB Rouisset conceded 0 first-half goals in 7 home matches
- MB Rouisset scored 0.47 first-half goals per game overall
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalfMB Rouisset or DrawEstimated chance74%

Goals0 of 0 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Rouisset's home matches are low-scoring and USM Alger's away games have often been tight draws, pointing to fewer than three goals.
- MB Rouisset home matches average 1.86 total goals
- MB Rouisset home record: 4 goals conceded in 7 matches
- MB Rouisset scored just 5 goals in their last 6 league games
- USM Alger draw 4 of 7 away matches
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5Estimated chance56%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Rouisset's attacking output is low and they rarely score more than once, making 0 or 1 their most likely tally.
- MB Rouisset average 1.29 goals per home game
- MB Rouisset scored 5 goals across their last 6 league matches
- USM Alger kept 5 clean sheets in 15 matches
BetBugs · Home Goals TotalMB Rouisset under 1.5Estimated chance68%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Rouisset's home defence has been hard to break down, keeping USM Alger to 0 or 1 as the likelier outcome.
- MB Rouisset home record: 4 conceded in 7 matches
- USM Alger scored 5 goals across 7 away matches in the first-half split data
- USM Alger failed to score in 2 of 7 away matches
BetBugs · Away Goals TotalUSM Alger under 1.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
USM Alger have scored in most of their away matches, so Rouisset keeping a clean sheet is the less likely outcome.
- USM Alger scored in 5 of 7 away matches
- USM Alger away goals: 9 in 7 games
- MB Rouisset conceded in 4 of 7 home matches
BetBugs · Team to ScoreUSM Alger to scoreEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Rouisset have found the net in every home match and USM Alger rarely shut out opponents away from home.
- MB Rouisset scored in all 7 home matches of this window
- MB Rouisset average 1.29 goals per home game
- USM Alger kept only 1 clean sheet in 7 away matches
BetBugs · Team to ScoreMB Rouisset to scoreEstimated chance76%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
USM Alger's habit of early goals makes at least one first-half goal the more likely outcome.
- USM Alger scored a first-half goal in 5 of their last 6 matches
- MB Rouisset scored 0.71 first-half goals per home game
- MB Rouisset's last six matches produced only 2 first-half goals in total
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalsOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance63%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Rouisset barely score in first halves and have not conceded one at home, so both scoring early is unlikely.
- MB Rouisset scored a first-half goal in only 1 of their last 6 matches
- MB Rouisset conceded 0 first-half goals in 7 home matches
- MB Rouisset's last six matches produced 2 first-half goals in total
BetBugs · Both Teams Score First HalfNoEstimated chance84%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Second-half scoring in Rouisset's matches is low and USM Alger rarely add more than one on the road.
- MB Rouisset second-half home record: 4 scored, 4 conceded in 7
- USM Alger score 0.43 second-half goals per away game
- MB Rouisset's last six matches produced 6 second-half goals in total
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfUnder 1.5Estimated chance62%

Head-to-Head

1W · 0D · 2W

W1-0MB RouissetvUSM AlgerMay 30, 2026L1

L2-0USM AlgervMB RouissetDec 22, 2025L1

L8-0USM AlgervMB RouissetMar 8, 2024COU

USM Alger: 2 clean sheets3.7 goals/game avg

League Table

Ligue 1 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
12	MB Rouisset	3	1	0	2	2-3	3	LWL
3	USM Alger Promotion - CAF Confederation Cup (Qualification)	3	2	1	0	5-2	7	WWD

4pt gap between teams

Recent Form

MB Rouisset

L0-2MC AlgerSep 18L1

W2-0Olympique AkbouSep 12L1

L0-1JS KabylieSep 4L1

L0-1KhenchelaJun 5L1

W1-0USM AlgerMay 30L1

W2-1Paradou ACMay 19L1

D1-1MC AlgerMay 8L1

D1-1JS KabylieApr 17L1

L1-2MC OranApr 9L1

D1-1Olympique AkbouApr 3L1

L2-3Ben AknounMar 18L1

L1-3CR BelouizdadMar 7L1

D1-1ASO ChlefFeb 28L1

L1-2ES SetifFeb 20L1

W1-0MostaganemFeb 14L1

USM Alger

W3-2Olympique AkbouSep 19L1

W2-0JS El BiarSep 10L1

D0-0KhenchelaSep 4L1

D2-2MC OranJun 6L1

D2-2Ben AknounJun 4L1

D1-1CR BelouizdadJun 2L1

L0-1MB RouissetMay 30L1

L1-2KhenchelaMay 25L1

W4-2Paradou ACMay 22L1

W1-0Olympique AkbouMay 19L1

D1-1MostaganemMay 12L1

W1-0Zamalek SCMay 9CAF

W2-1CR BelouizdadApr 30COU

D1-1Olympique SafiApr 19CAF

D0-0Olympique SafiApr 11CAF

Squad & Injuries

MB Rouisset

34 available

Attackers11

Midfielders10

Defenders10

Goalkeeper3

USM Alger

27 available

Attackers7

Midfielders8

Defenders9

Goalkeeper3