ORAN, Algeria (Interstat) — Substitute M’hend Sediri scored in the 82nd minute to lift visiting Oued Akbou to a 1-0 victory over MC Oran in an Algerian Ligue 1 match on Tuesday at Stade Ahmed Zabana.

The result, which aligned with a pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, completed a league double for Oued Akbou over MC Oran this season, having also won the reverse fixture 1-0 last August.

The match was a tense, physical affair defined by defensive discipline and a flurry of second-half substitutions that ultimately unlocked the game. The deadlock was broken late when Oued Akbou’s Ibrahim Hachoud, a defender, initiated the play with a long pass from the back. The ball was worked through the midfield before finding substitute Amor Seyf Eddine Bitam on the right flank. His driven cross into the box was met by a sliding Sediri, another player introduced from the bench, who directed it past the goalkeeper for the game’s only goal.

The assist was one of several credited in the buildup, with statistics also noting contributions from Oued Akbou substitutes Mohamed Nadjib Berrabah, Yasser Chelfaoui and Rayane Yesli, as well as midfielders Omar Embarek and Juba Aguieb, highlighting a complex, team-built winner.

The contest was marred by discipline issues, with the referee issuing eight yellow cards. Oued Akbou’s Aguieb received the first booking in the 32nd minute for a midfield challenge. The cautions escalated in a contentious period either side of halftime, with Oued Akbou’s Hachoud and Yesli booked in the 45th and 49th minutes, respectively. Chelfaoui followed in the 57th.

As the match grew increasingly frantic, Oued Akbou’s Berrabah was shown a yellow in the 77th minute, just five minutes before his involvement in the decisive goal. Embarek was booked for MC Oran in the 83rd minute, immediately after the goal, and Bitam received a caution for Oued Akbou in first-half stoppage time.

The victory improves Oued Akbou’s Ligue 1 record to seven wins, five losses and four draws, moving them into the top half of the table. The loss leaves MC Oran struggling near the bottom with a record of five wins, six losses and seven draws, extending their winless run in the league. Both teams’ records across all competitions mirror their league standings.

The outcome was somewhat unexpected according to one analytical measure, as Interstat’s ELO rating system had given MC Oran a 71.5 percent probability of winning the home fixture. However, Oued Akbou’s effective game management and impactful substitutions proved decisive.

Historically, Oued Akbou has found success against MC Oran, with Tuesday’s result marking their second consecutive 1-0 victory in the head-to-head series.

MC Oran must regroup quickly, as their schedule demands a swift turnaround. They are slated to play two matches in quick succession, traveling to face USM Alger on Thursday and then ES Mostaganem on Saturday. Oued Akbou, meanwhile, will carry the momentum from this away victory into their next fixture.