Match Report
MSP Batna went into the game 10th in the table on 36 points; USM Annaba sat 6th on 48 — a 12-point gap. USM Annaba had been under-performing their position — 28th on five-round form against 6th in the table.
USM Annaba arrived on a run of four straight wins. Over the last five, MSP Batna had taken 5 of 15 points to USM Annaba's 12.
Across 13 recorded meetings, MSP Batna have 3 wins to USM Annaba's 4, with 6 draws, at 1.85 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 38% of the wins in this fixture. Historically tight: 31% of the meetings went beyond two goals. 2.8 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 1.85.
Key stats
Possession: MSP Batna 44% · USM Annaba 56% · Total shots: 4-6 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 9-8