Preview: USM Annaba Visits Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour in Algerian Ligue 2 Clash

ALGIERS, Algeria (Interstat) — A surging USM Annaba side will look to continue its climb up the Algerian Ligue 2 table when it visits struggling Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The match pits one of the league’s hottest teams against one mired in a deep slump. USM Annaba enters riding a three-match winning streak, having outscored opponents 6-1 during that run. Their most recent result was a commanding 3-0 home victory over US Biskra on April 4.

In contrast, Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour is reeling from a 4-0 road defeat to US Chaouia on the same date. The home side has lost four consecutive matches and has failed to score in any of them, a drought spanning 360 minutes of play. Their last win came on Jan. 2.

Form charts heavily favor the visitors. USM Annaba has secured seven wins in its last ten outings. Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour has managed just one win in that same span, a 2-1 victory over Khemis El Khechna on Jan. 2, and has earned only five points from a possible 30 in its last ten fixtures.

Despite the divergent trajectories, a statistical projection suggests a tight contest. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 1-1 draw for the Friday matchup.

The game carries significant weight for the standings. USM Annaba will aim to solidify its position in the upper tier of the table, while Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour desperately seeks points to distance itself from the relegation zone.

Both teams face a quick turnaround after this fixture. USM Annaba will host MO Constantine on Tuesday, April 14. Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour will travel to face HB Chelgoum Laid the same day.

Kickoff is scheduled for Friday at Chabab Riadhi Beni Thour’s home ground. The match will be officiated by Ligue 2 officials.