MO Bejaia, MO Constantine Seek Momentum in Ligue 2 Clash

ALGIERS, Algeria (Interstat) — A key Algerian Ligue 2 matchup sees MO Bejaia host rival MO Constantine on Friday, with both sides looking to build consistency in the second half of the season.

The derby, set for Feb. 27, 2026, comes after a recent stalemate between the clubs. They played to a 1-1 draw in Constantine last October, a result a Interstat game simulator projects will repeat itself.

MO Bejaia enters the match following a 1-1 road draw with Khemis El Khechna on Feb. 17. Their form has been mixed, with a commanding 5-1 win over HB Chelgoum Laid in late January highlighting their potential, but followed by a loss and two draws in their other last four outings. They sit mid-table, seeking a home victory to climb the standings.

MO Constantine arrives after a more disappointing result, a 2-0 away loss to CA Batna on Feb. 13. That defeat snapped a modest three-match unbeaten run in league play, which included draws against Khemis El Khechna and Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour. Their season has been defined by a lack of victories, with just one win in their last nine league matches—a 4-0 rout of HB Chelgoum Laid on Jan. 2.

Historical data suggests a tight contest. Beyond their draw earlier this season, both teams have struggled for offensive fluency in recent weeks. MO Constantine has scored more than one goal only once since early December, while MO Bejaia has been held to one goal or fewer in five of its last six matches.

The pressure may be slightly higher on the visitors, who have found wins hard to secure and are coming off a shutout loss. MO Bejaia will aim to leverage home support at Stade de l’Unité Maghrébine to tip the balance.

A draw appears a likely outcome, but with local pride and valuable league points at stake, both managers will demand a more decisive performance.