EL-KHROUB, Algeria (Interstat) — AS Khroub will host CRB Hennaya on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in a first-round match of the Algerian Coupe Nationale at Stade Abed Hamdani.

AS Khroub enters the contest with momentum, having defeated Teleghma 3-1 on the road Saturday, May 9. That victory snapped a four-match winless stretch for the home side, which had gone 0-3-1 since mid-April. Over its last 10 matches across all competitions, AS Khroub posted a 3-3-4 record, with all three wins coming by shutout margins: 3-0 against HB Chelgoum Laid on April 10, 2-0 against Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour on March 14, and 2-1 against Beni Oulbane on Feb. 7.

The club’s recent form has been inconsistent. After the Teleghma win, AS Khroub lost 1-0 at El Eulma on May 1 and fell 1-0 at MO Bejaia on April 21. A 1-1 home draw with JS Djidjel on April 17 preceded the defeat at Bejaia. Earlier in the season, the team managed a 3-0 win over HB Chelgoum Laid on April 10 but struggled against stronger opposition, including a 3-0 loss at home to USM Annaba on Feb. 14.

CRB Hennaya has played only one match in recent memory, a 3-2 loss after extra time to CA Bordj Bou Arreridj on Dec. 16, 2016. That result — nearly a decade old — offers little insight into the visiting side’s current form. CRB Hennaya will need to overcome a lengthy competitive layoff if it hopes to advance.

Statistical projections from Interstat offer a mixed forecast. The game simulator predicts a 1-0 victory for CRB Hennaya. However, Interstat’s ELO system gives AS Khroub a 73.90 percent probability of winning, reflecting the home side’s more recent match activity and relative familiarity with its squad.

Kickoff is scheduled for Wednesday evening at Stade Abed Hamdani, a venue that has historically favored the home side. Both teams will be looking to advance in the Coupe Nationale, a knockout competition that often produces surprises. For AS Khroub, a disciplined defensive performance and an early goal could prove decisive. For CRB Hennaya, shaking off rust and establishing rhythm will be critical.

The winner will move on to the next round of Algeria’s domestic cup, with the draw for the subsequent stage yet to be announced.