ALGIERS, Algeria (Interstat) — A crucial Ligue 2 fixture with promotion implications is set for Saturday as Jeun D’Elbiar hosts Temouchent.

The match, scheduled for April 4, 2026, pits two sides in contrasting recent form against one another. Jeun D’Elbiar enters riding a wave of momentum, coming off a stunning 5-0 road victory over CRB Adrar last Saturday. That result extended their unbeaten run to seven matches, a streak in which they have scored 16 goals.

Temouchent, meanwhile, brings its own confidence after a commanding 3-0 home win against ES Bechar Djedid on March 27. That performance snapped a three-match winless streak in league play. Their recent form has been defined by a stout defense, conceding only three goals in their last five outings, but finding consistent offense has been a challenge away from home.

The head-to-head history suggests a tight contest. The teams played to a 1-1 draw in Temouchent last November, a result indicative of their recent parity.

Statistically, Jeun D’Elbiar holds a clear advantage in goal production and home prowess. Their attacking verve, led by the multi-goal outburst against Adrar, will test Temouchent’s resilient back line. For the visitors, replicating their recent home scoring form on the road will be key to securing a positive result.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to be a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side, Jeun D’Elbiar.

Kickoff is set for Saturday at Stade de l’Unité Maghrébine in Algiers. With both teams jockeying for position in the upper tier of the Algerian second division, the match carries significant weight for the season’s final stretch.