ES Setif vs JS El Biar Predictions

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Ligue 1Ligue 1 · Algeria
high confidence
ES Setif

ES Setif

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

JS El Biar

JS El Biar

🗓️ Saturday, 21 Nov 2026 at 17:00 CET (venue time) · 16:00 UTC (your time)

Win Probability (1X2)

ES Setif 36%Draw 34%JS El Biar 30%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Recommended Bets: ES Setif vs JS El Biar

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
7/10
Correct Score: 1–1
6/10

ES Setif vs JS El Biar: Match Preview

ES Setif and JS El Biar arrive in the middle third of the Ligue 1 table, separated by just two points after eight and nine matches respectively. ES Setif have been difficult to beat but rarely convincing, drawing three of their last five and winning only once at home all season. JS El Biar’s away form is similarly patchy, with just one win and seven goals conceded in four road games, though they did secure a notable 4-2 away win at CS Constantine.

Statistically, these sides are near-mirrors: ES Setif average 1.25 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game, while JS El Biar post 1.44 for and 1.33 against. Both teams see a majority of matches finish under 2.5 goals (Setif 62.5%, El Biar 55.6%), and neither side has shown a consistent edge in attack or defence. The first half is likely to be cagey, with only two first-half goals for Setif in their last five, though El Biar have been more productive early, netting six first-half goals in that span.

Given the closely matched rates and the prevalence of draws in Setif’s recent home games, the model expects a low-scoring contest with little to separate the sides. A 1-1 scoreline is the likeliest outcome, reflecting the statistical distributions and the lack of a clear home or away advantage.

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ES Setif1.10

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JS El Biar1.00

Expected goals · model says 1.00

Win Probability
ES Setif 38% Draw 30% JS El Biar 32%

Over 2.5 Goals

35%

BTTS: Yes

42%

Likely Scores

1-0 · 1-1 · 0-0

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ES Setif vs JS El Biar Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
36%
34%
30%
ES Setif 36%Draw 34%JS El Biar 30%
Both Teams to Score
47%
53%
Yes 47%No 53%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
38%
62%
Over 2.5 38%Under 2.5 62%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind ES Setif vs JS El Biar that most previews miss.

  • 1ES Setif have drawn three of their last five matches, with four of those featuring both teams scoring.
  • 2JS El Biar’s away matches average 3.25 total goals, but their last two away games have produced just one goal combined.
  • 3Across both teams’ last ten combined matches, only three have featured more than two goals.

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The Case For This ES Setif vs JS El Biar Prediction

Two mid-table sides with nearly identical scoring and concession rates meet, with ES Setif averaging 1.25 goals for and 1.0 against per match, while JS El Biar post 1.44 for and 1.33 against. Both have struggled to string together wins, and neither home nor away form is decisive. This statistical parity points toward a tightly contested, low-scoring encounter.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →ES Setif have drawn three of their last five matches and have a season home record of just one win in five.

Defence

  • →JS El Biar have lost two of four away games, conceding seven goals in those fixtures.
  • →Both teams average just over a goal scored per game and concede at similar rates, with a combined under 2.5 goals rate of 59%.

How ES Setif and JS El Biar Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

ES Setif vs JS El Biar Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

ES SetifES Setiflast 5 matches
R. BenayadXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

L. TabtiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

I. Bouchagourasub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

JS El BiarJS El Biarlast 5 matches
D. MouakiXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

K. Aribisub/out
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

S. KermicheXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

ES Setif have drawn three of their last five matches, with a single win and a single loss in that span, indicating a side that is competitive but rarely dominant. JS El Biar have alternated results, winning two and losing two of their last five, but their away form remains inconsistent. Both teams’ recent results point to a lack of momentum and a tendency towards close, low-scoring games.

ES Setif vs JS El Biar — Last 9 Matches

ES SetifES SetifLast 8 results
D1-1
W2-1
L1-2
D1-1
D0-0
W5-1
L0-1
L0-1
Dvs MB Rouisset1-1
W@ ASO Chlef2-1
Lvs Témouchent1-2
Dvs JS Kabylie1-1
D@ MC Oran0-0
Wvs CS Constantine5-1
L@ CR Belouizdad0-1
Lvs Ben Aknoun0-1

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
JS El BiarJS El BiarLast 9 results
W1-0
L0-1
D0-0
W4-2
L2-3
D2-2
W4-0
L0-2
L0-2
Wvs MC Alger1-0
L@ JS Kabylie0-1
Dvs MC Oran0-0
W@ CS Constantine4-2
Lvs CR Belouizdad2-3
D@ Ben Aknoun2-2
Wvs JS Saoura4-0
L@ USM Alger0-2
Lvs Olympique Akbou0-2

Things to Watch: ES Setif vs JS El Biar

  • ⚠️No head-to-head data is available, increasing uncertainty around match-up specific tendencies.
  • ⚠️Lack of shot, possession, and set-piece data limits precision on attacking and defensive threat.
  • ⚠️Bookmaker odds are unavailable, so no value edges can be calculated.

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Final Verdict

ES Setif 1–1 JS El Biar

The model projects a 1-1 draw, driven by both teams’ season-long scoring and concession rates (Setif 1.25/1.0, El Biar 1.44/1.33) and the high draw frequency in Setif’s recent home games. The lack of head-to-head data and limited attacking output from either side makes a narrow win for either team the main risk to this call.

ES Setif vs JS El Biar: Common Questions

Who will win ES Setif vs JS El Biar?

The probabilities are closely balanced, with ES Setif at 36%, draw at 34%, and JS El Biar at 30%. Both sides have similar season records and neither has a clear edge, so the draw is marginally the likeliest result.

Will both teams score in ES Setif vs JS El Biar?

The model estimates a 47% chance of both teams scoring. ES Setif have seen BTTS in four of their last five, but overall defensive records suggest a slight lean towards 'No' (53%).

Is under 2.5 goals likely in ES Setif vs JS El Biar?

Yes, under 2.5 goals is favoured at 62%. Both teams have played the majority of their matches below this line, and recent games have averaged just over two goals combined.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for ES Setif vs JS El Biar: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 14 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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