CS Constantine vs USM Alger - Ligue 1

The Ligue 1 returns to the home ground on October 17, 2026, where CS Constantine and USM Alger will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Man Utd trained at Carrington on Monday morning as they prepared to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

A glance at the Ligue 1 table tells the story: CS Constantine in 6th and USM Alger in 3rd, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, LWLLW in their last five reflecting a win rate of 40%. USM Alger are brimming with belief on the road, their WLWLW run reflecting a season win rate of 60%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.8 versus 1.2 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. But for every year they're in the Premier League, the next five years, they start on -25 points.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. CS Constantine will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while USM Alger will back themselves to cause problems on the break. As a winger or more of a central, attacking midfielder? “He’s an offensive player who knows how to mix it up across the attack.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The midfielder set up Riccardo Calafiori for Arsenal's opener in their dominant Community Shield win over Manchester City with a superb assist.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Given the balance of the numbers, USM Alger look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 2-3 away victory is a distinct possibility. With positions in the Ligue 1 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. City were met with a hostile atmosphere at Anfield in the wake of their guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial regulations violations.