Oran 0, ES Setif 3

SETIF, Algeria (Interstat) — ES Setif opened its Ligue 1 campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over MC Oran on Friday afternoon at Stade du 8 Mai 1945, a result that defied pre-match projections and was fueled by a dominant performance from midfielder Mohamed Boukerma. The home side’s comprehensive win, which improved its record to one win and no losses in Algerian football’s top flight, stood in stark contrast to the statistical expectations. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, and its ELO rating system gave Setif only a 53.3 percent probability of securing three points. Instead, Setif delivered… Read more...