Both teams scoreNot both teams to score54% · @1.50
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals82% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–018% · fair 5.53
USM Alger vs JS Saoura: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
JS Saoura travel to face USM Alger on Saturday 21 February in the Ligue 1 – the ball rolls at 22:00 WAT. In the table, USM Alger are 6th, upper half, on 14 points after 7 matches; JS Saoura are 14th (in the drop zone) with 6.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give USM Alger 1.4 xG, JS Saoura 0.6 xG – a total near 2.1. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 63%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – USM Alger 57%, draw 28%, JS Saoura 15%.
Lower-risk option: USM Alger or draw (85%) at 1.13.
GG/NG: NG (54%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (63%, odds 1.51). Most likely score in line with that pick: USM Alger 1–0 JS Saoura. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
USM Alger57%fair 1.76 · @1.58
Draw28%fair 3.60 · @3.40
JS Saoura15%fair 6.54 · @5.25
2.07Expected goals
1.43USM Alger xG
0.64JS Saoura xG
46%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–018%
2–013%
0–013%
1–112%
2–18%
0–18%
From our goals model: USM Alger 1.4 – 0.6 JS Saoura expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
USM Alger to win
57%
1.76
1.58
Double chance
USM Alger or draw
85%
1.18
1.13
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score
54%
1.87
1.50
Draw no bet
USM Alger (draw no bet)
79%
1.27
–
Asian handicap
JS Saoura +1 (Asian handicap)
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
63%
1.60
1.44
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
63%
1.58
1.51
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
82%
1.22
1.17
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals
92%
1.09
1.05
First team to score
USM Alger to score first
61%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time
48%
2.10
–
Half-time / full-time
HT USM Alger / FT USM Alger
34%
2.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0
18%
5.53
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Recent results
USM Alger
No recent results on record.
JS Saoura
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between USM Alger and JS Saoura.
What is the prediction for USM Alger vs JS Saoura?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.51.
Who will win USM Alger vs JS Saoura?
On our numbers USM Alger have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 28% and JS Saoura 15%.
How many goals will there be in USM Alger vs JS Saoura?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for USM Alger vs JS Saoura?
Our predicted score is USM Alger 1–0 JS Saoura, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is USM Alger vs JS Saoura?
USM Alger vs JS Saoura (Ligue 1) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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