Value bet: Ben Aknoun to win @ 3.30 – our chance 36% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultKhenchela to win ✗40% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.36
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.09
Khenchela vs Ben Aknoun: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 18 September the Ligue 1 brings Khenchela against Ben Aknoun at Amar Hamam Stadium. Kick-off: 16:00 WAT. In the table, Khenchela are 13th, lower half, on 6 points after 8 matches; Ben Aknoun are 11th (lower half) with 8. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Khenchela, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with USM Alger, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Ben Aknoun, last 5: DWDDL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with US Biskra, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended Ben Aknoun 2–3 Khenchela.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Khenchela 0.9 xG, Ben Aknoun 0.8 xG – a total near 1.7. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 77%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Khenchela 40%, draw 24%, Ben Aknoun 36%.
GG/NG: NG (50%) at 1.80.
Price worth noting: Ben Aknoun to win @3.30 – the bookmaker implies 30%, our ratings say 36%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Not both teams to score (50%, odds 1.80). Most likely score in line with that pick: Khenchela 0–0 Ben Aknoun. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Khenchela40%fair 2.50 · @2.10
Draw24%fair 4.12 · @2.90
Ben Aknoun36%fair 2.79 · @3.30
1.67Expected goals
0.87Khenchela xG
0.80Ben Aknoun xG
50%Both score
23%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–019%
1–016%
0–115%
1–113%
2–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: Khenchela 0.9 – 0.8 Ben Aknoun expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Khenchela vs Ben Aknoun?
Our pick is Not both teams to score with a 50% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Khenchela vs Ben Aknoun?
On our numbers Khenchela have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Ben Aknoun 36%.
How many goals will there be in Khenchela vs Ben Aknoun?
We expect about 1.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 23% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Khenchela vs Ben Aknoun?
Our predicted score is Khenchela 0–0 Ben Aknoun, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.7 goals in total.
When is Khenchela vs Ben Aknoun?
Khenchela vs Ben Aknoun (Ligue 1) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Amar Hamam 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.
