ALGIERS, Algeria (Interstat) — CS Constantine will host USM Khenchela in an Algerian Ligue 1 match Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui.

The two clubs enter the fixture with contrasting recent form. USM Khenchela is coming off a 2-1 victory at MC El Bayadh on May 8, its second win in three matches. That result followed a 3-1 loss at CR Belouizdad on May 4. Overall, Khenchela has won six of its past 10 league games, with two draws and two losses. The club has been effective on the road, taking points from five of its last six away fixtures.

CS Constantine, meanwhile, played to a 2-2 draw at Kabylie on April 10. That result extended its unbeaten run to five matches in all competitions, with three wins and two draws since a 1-0 loss at Oued Akbou in March. The home side has been stingy defensively, keeping clean sheets in three of its last four outings. At Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, Constantine has lost only once in its past six league games.

The teams last met Dec. 26, 2025, at Constantine’s home ground, a 0-0 stalemate. In fact, their most recent five head-to-head encounters have produced three draws and two wins for Constantine, with Khenchela failing to score in three of those matches.

An Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

USM Khenchela’s other recent results this season: April 10 — won 3-0 at ES Mostaganem; April 5 — won 1-0 at home against Paradou AC; March 17 — lost 2-1 at MC Alger; March 13 — won 2-1 at Kabylie; Feb. 21 — won 3-2 at ES Ben Aknoun; Feb. 4 — drew 2-2 at ASO Chlef; Jan. 23 — lost 4-1 at ES Setif; Jan. 9 — lost 2-0 at MB Rouisset.

CS Constantine’s other results: March 17 — lost 1-0 at Oued Akbou; Feb. 20 — won 2-0 at ASO Chlef; Feb. 13 — won 2-0 at ES Setif; Feb. 3 — won 2-1 at ES Mostaganem; Jan. 24 — drew 1-1 at MC El Bayadh; Jan. 9 — won 1-0 at Saoura; Jan. 5 — lost 1-0 at MC Alger; Dec. 19 — won 2-0 at home against Paradou AC; Nov. 9 — won 1-0 at Kabylie.

Tuesday’s match carries significance for both sides in the Ligue 1 standings. Constantine looks to solidify its position near the top of the table, while Khenchela aims to continue its climb toward mid-table security. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.