ALGIERS, Algeria (Interstat) — A crucial Ligue 2 relegation battle is set for Saturday as AS Khroub hosts Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour, with both Algerian clubs desperate to reverse recent slides in form.

The match at Stade Abed Hamdani in Khroub kicks off at 4 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) on March 14, 2026.

The visitors, Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour (CRBT), arrive having lost their last outing, a 1-0 home defeat to NC Magra on March 6. That result extended a worrying trend, as Beni Thour has now lost three consecutive league matches without scoring a goal, following earlier 1-0 losses to Beni Oulbane and MO Bejaia. Their last victory came on Jan. 2.

The home side, AS Khroub, is also seeking a turnaround after a 2-0 away loss to MO Constantine on March 6. Khroub’s form has been inconsistent, with just one win in its last five matches—a 2-1 victory over Beni Oulbane on Feb. 7. Defense has been a particular issue, as the club has conceded three or more goals in three of its last ten fixtures.

Recent history between the two sides favors Beni Thour. In their last meeting on Nov. 1, 2025, Beni Thour edged Khroub 3-2 in a high-scoring affair. That match suggests another potentially open contest, though both teams’ current struggles in front of goal point toward a tighter encounter.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw. This projection aligns with the precarious league position of both clubs and their recent offensive droughts. A point would offer each team a small boost, but a win is critical for either to create separation from the relegation zone.

Key players will need to step up. For Khroub, finding scoring chances at home is imperative after being shut out in two of its last three home games. For Beni Thour, halting its three-game losing streak and rediscovering its attacking verve from the November matchup will be the priority.

With the pressure of the league table mounting, Saturday’s clash is less about style and more about securing vital points in the fight for survival.