Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultES Setif to win ✗63% · @1.62
Double chanceES Setif or draw ✗83% · @1.08
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.60
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.29
ES Setif vs Ben Aknoun preview and prediction
The match
ES Setif host Ben Aknoun in the Ligue 1 on Thursday 3 September, with kick-off at 19:00 (WAT) at Stade 8 Mai 1945. ES Setif are 10th with 9 points from 8 games (in the bottom half), while Ben Aknoun sit 11th on 8 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
ES Setif's last 5: WWLWD Most recently they beat Paradou AC 2–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Ben Aknoun's last 5: DDLWL Most recently they drew with Olympique Akbou 1–1 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 April 2026, finished ES Setif 1–1 Ben Aknoun.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.7 for ES Setif and 0.7 for Ben Aknoun. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 49%.
Betting angles
Win chances: ES Setif 63%, draw 20%, Ben Aknoun 17%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.60.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: ES Setif 1–0 Ben Aknoun. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
ES Setif63%fair 1.59 · @1.62
Draw20%fair 5.06 · @3.30
Ben Aknoun17%fair 5.77 · @5.60
2.34Expected goals
1.66ES Setif xG
0.69Ben Aknoun xG
49%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–013%
1–111%
0–010%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: ES Setif 1.7 – 0.7 Ben Aknoun expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for ES Setif vs Ben Aknoun?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win ES Setif vs Ben Aknoun?
On our numbers ES Setif have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Ben Aknoun 17%.
How many goals will there be in ES Setif vs Ben Aknoun?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for ES Setif vs Ben Aknoun?
Our predicted score is ES Setif 1–0 Ben Aknoun, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is ES Setif vs Ben Aknoun?
ES Setif vs Ben Aknoun (Ligue 1) kicks off on Thursday 3 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Stade 8 Mai 1945.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
