JS Kabylie vs ES Setif: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 8 May the Ligue 1 brings JS Kabylie against ES Setif at Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium. Kick-off: 17:45 WAT. In the table, JS Kabylie are 2nd, among the top four, on 17 points after 8 matches; ES Setif are 10th (lower half) with 9.
Current form
JS Kabylie, last 5: LDDDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to MC Oran, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
ES Setif, last 5: WDLLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over MC Oran, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give JS Kabylie 1.6 xG, ES Setif 0.8 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – JS Kabylie 56%, draw 26%, ES Setif 18%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.95.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: JS Kabylie 1–0 ES Setif. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
JS Kabylie56%fair 1.77 · @1.60
Draw26%fair 3.91 · @3.45
ES Setif18%fair 5.56 · @5.40
2.36Expected goals
1.55JS Kabylie xG
0.80ES Setif xG
54%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
1–112%
2–011%
0–09%
2–19%
0–18%
From our goals model: JS Kabylie 1.6 – 0.8 ES Setif 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
JS Kabylie to win✓
56%
1.77
1.60
Double chance
JS Kabylie or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
1.95
Draw no bet
JS Kabylie (draw no bet)✓
76%
1.32
–
Asian handicap
ES Setif +1 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.77
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
JS Kabylie to score first✓
60%
1.67
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.24
–
Half-time / full-time
HT JS Kabylie / FT JS Kabylie✓
33%
2.99
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.89
–
Recent results
JS Kabylie – last 6
LDDDDW
29 Apr
vs MC Oran
1–2
L
22 Apr
@ Olympique Akbou
1–1
D
17 Apr
@ MB Rouisset
1–1
D
10 Apr
vs CS Constantine
2–2
D
5 Apr
@ El Bayadh
1–1
D
1 Apr
vs Ben Aknoun
3–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
ES Setif – last 6
WDLLWL
17 Apr
vs MC Oran
3–0
W
5 Apr
vs Ben Aknoun
1–1
D
18 Mar
@ USM Alger
0–2
L
6 Mar
@ ASO Chlef
0–1
L
20 Feb
vs MB Rouisset
2–1
W
13 Feb
@ CS Constantine
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between JS Kabylie and ES Setif.
What is the prediction for JS Kabylie vs ES Setif?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win JS Kabylie vs ES Setif?
On our numbers JS Kabylie have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 26% and ES Setif 18%.
How many goals will there be in JS Kabylie vs ES Setif?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for JS Kabylie vs ES Setif?
Our predicted score is JS Kabylie 1–0 ES Setif, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is JS Kabylie vs ES Setif?
JS Kabylie vs ES Setif (Ligue 1) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium.
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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