Value bet: USM Alger to win @ 2.30 – our chance 47% vs 43% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultUSM Alger to win ✗47% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.40
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · @1.70
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗16% · fair 6.18
MB Rouisset vs USM Alger: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 8 October the Ligue 1 brings MB Rouisset against USM Alger. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT. In the table, MB Rouisset are 4th, among the top four, on 15 points after 9 matches; USM Alger are 6th (upper half) with 14. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
MB Rouisset, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to MC Alger, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
USM Alger, last 5: WWDDD Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Olympique Akbou, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (30 May 2026) it ended MB Rouisset 1–0 USM Alger.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give MB Rouisset 0.8 xG, USM Alger 1.2 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 68%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – MB Rouisset 27%, draw 26%, USM Alger 47%.
GG/NG: NG (50%) at 1.70.
Price worth noting: USM Alger to win @2.30 – the bookmaker implies 43%, our ratings say 47%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Not both teams to score (50%, odds 1.70). Most likely score in line with that pick: MB Rouisset 0–1 USM Alger. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
MB Rouisset27%fair 3.72 · @3.20
Draw26%fair 3.86 · @2.70
USM Alger47%fair 2.12 · @2.30
2.00Expected goals
0.80MB Rouisset xG
1.20USM Alger xG
50%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–116%
0–014%
1–113%
1–011%
0–210%
1–28%
From our goals model: MB Rouisset 0.8 – 1.2 USM Alger expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for MB Rouisset vs USM Alger?
Our pick is Not both teams to score with a 50% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win MB Rouisset vs USM Alger?
On our numbers MB Rouisset have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 26% and USM Alger 47%.
How many goals will there be in MB Rouisset vs USM Alger?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for MB Rouisset vs USM Alger?
Our predicted score is MB Rouisset 0–1 USM Alger, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is MB Rouisset vs USM Alger?
MB Rouisset vs USM Alger (Ligue 1) kicks off on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 18:00 (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.
