TIZI-OUZOU, Algeria (Interstat) — MC Oran defeated Kabylie 2-1 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Stade Hocine-Aït-Ahmed in a Ligue 1 match that tightened the standings in the Algerian top flight.

Aimen Mahious, the forward, delivered the decisive performance with one goal for the visitors. Abderrahmane Bourdim added the other MC Oran goal in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, breaking a deadlock that had held since the opening half. Kabylie’s lone goal went uncredited in match reports.

The victory lifted MC Oran to 10 wins, 8 losses and 6 draws in Ligue 1 play, identical to their record across all competitions this season. Kabylie fell to 8 wins, 7 losses and 5 draws in league matches, and 9 wins, 7 losses and 5 draws overall.

The match featured three yellow cards. Mokhtar Ferrahi was booked in the ninth minute of first-half stoppage time, Omar Embarek in the 75th minute and Josaphat Arthur Bada in the 78th minute.

The result snapped a two-match losing streak for MC Oran, which had dropped a 3-0 decision at ES Setif on April 17 and lost 2-0 at Saoura on March 13, though the team had won two of its previous three before that — 2-1 at MB Rouisset on April 9 and 2-0 at home against MC El Bayadh on March 17. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, MC Oran defeated Kabylie 2-0 on Sept. 12, 2025.

Kabylie entered Wednesday’s match after a 1-1 draw at MB Rouisset on April 17, a 2-2 draw at home against CS Constantine on April 10 and a 1-1 draw at MC El Bayadh on April 5. The club had not won in its previous three Ligue 1 outings, its last league victory coming against USM Alger on March 25.

The home side struggled to find consistent finishing despite controlling possession for extended stretches. MC Oran’s defense held firm after Bourdim’s late strike, absorbing pressure in the closing moments to secure the three points.

In head-to-head history, the September meeting was the most recent prior encounter. That match saw MC Oran win 2-0 at home, continuing a trend of competitive fixtures between the two sides.

The win moved MC Oran into a more favorable position in the Ligue 1 table, while Kabylie remained in the middle of the pack. The season has been marked by tight margins for both clubs, with several draws and one-goal defeats shaping their campaigns.

MC Oran’s form over the past month included a 0-0 draw at ES Mostaganem on Feb. 7, a 1-0 win at USM Alger on Feb. 5, and a 1-0 loss at Oued Akbou on Feb. 3, among other results. The team has shown resilience on the road, earning points in tough environments such as the win at USM Alger and the recent victory at MB Rouisset.

Kabylie, meanwhile, had struggled to replicate its early-season consistency. After a 2-1 win at home against Paradou AC on Oct. 3 and a 3-1 victory at ES Ben Aknoun on April 1, the team has managed only two wins in its last eight league games.

Wednesday’s attendance at the 20,000-seat stadium was not immediately reported, but the venue was lively as Kabylie pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes.

The match was the latest in a busy schedule for both clubs, with the Ligue 1 season entering its final stretch. MC Oran will look to build on the result in upcoming fixtures, while Kabylie aims to regroup after a narrow loss at home.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Kabylie 1, MC Oran 1. Its ELO system gave Kabylie a 73.80 percent probability to win before kickoff.