KlinPredict brings you this Ben Aknoun vs El Biar prediction, covering the Algerian Ligue 1 Mobilis matchday 4 derby between ES Ben Aknoun and JS El Biar on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, kickoff 18:00 local time. The two Algiers neighbours arrive with very different starts to the season: Ben Aknoun are unbeaten and sit fourth, while newly promoted El Biar lost their first two games before a 4-0 win last time out.
Ben Aknoun vs El Biar Match Details
| Competition | Algeria Ligue 1 Mobilis, 2026/27, Matchday 4 |
| Date | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 18:00 local time (Algeria) |
| Venue | Not confirmed at the time of writing |
| Home team | ES Ben Aknoun |
| Away team | JS El Biar |
KlinPredict’s Key Ben Aknoun vs El Biar Predictions
| Market | KlinPredict Pick | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner (1X2) | Ben Aknoun to Win | 🟡 Moderate to High |
| Double Chance | Ben Aknoun Win or Draw (1X) | 🟢 High |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | No | 🟡 Moderate |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 | 🟡 Moderate |
| Correct Score | 1-0 to Ben Aknoun | 🟡 Moderate |
What Happened on Matchday 3
Ben Aknoun were held to a 1-1 draw away at USM Khenchela on September 18. They trailed in that game, then levelled to keep their unbeaten start intact. Midfielder Mohamed Benchaira was named in the Ligue de football professionnelle’s team of the round for his performance. El Biar, meanwhile, picked up their first win of the season, beating JS Saoura 4-0 at home, a result that ended a run of two straight defeats.
Ben Aknoun Form Ahead of Ben Aknoun vs El Biar
Under head coach Mounir Zeghdoud, Ben Aknoun have taken five points from three games. They opened the campaign with a 1-0 away win at ES Sétif on September 3, Lounas Adjout scoring the 78th minute winner, the first goal of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season. A 2-2 home draw with US Biskra followed on September 10, and then the 1-1 draw at Khenchela. They have scored 4 and conceded 3 so far, and are yet to lose.
El Biar Form Ahead of Ben Aknoun vs El Biar
JS El Biar are in their first top-flight season after promotion from Ligue 2, and have taken three points from three games. They lost 0-2 at home to Olympique Akbou on matchday 1, with Toufik Addadi scoring a second-half penalty and Moussa Harouna adding a late second, then lost 0-2 to USM Alger on matchday 2. The 4-0 win over JS Saoura changed their goal difference from -4 to level, and they have now scored 4 and conceded 4. Their first home game of the season was staged at the Mustapha Tchaker stadium in Blida, and the club has since been reported to be using the Omar Benrabah stadium in Dar El Beida as its new base.
Ben Aknoun vs El Biar H2H: Ligue 1 Mobilis Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ES Ben Aknoun | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 9 | JS El Biar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
USM Alger and CR Belouizdad lead the division on 7 points after three rounds. Standings are taken from the table as published after matchday 3 and will change as the remaining fixtures are played. For official standings and fixtures, see the Ligue de football professionnelle at lfp.dz.
Ben Aknoun vs El Biar Historical Head to Head
In this Ben Aknoun vs El Biar H2H, the two clubs have two recorded senior meetings, both in the 2024/25 Ligue 2 Centre-West season. The first, on September 21, 2024, finished 0-0. The return on January 26, 2025 went to Ben Aknoun, who won 1-0 away at El Biar thanks to a 16th minute goal from Ahmed Zaouache. With 30 rounds played that season, Ben Aknoun led the group and El Biar were third. That makes the record one win and one draw for Ben Aknoun, with a single goal scored across both games. This will be the first meeting between the two in the top flight.
Ben Aknoun vs El Biar Match Analysis
The Ligue 1 schedule describes this fixture as a derby between two neighbours, and the form lines point in Ben Aknoun’s direction. They have not lost in three, they won their opener with a 78th minute goal, and they came back from behind at Khenchela, showing a team that stays in games. El Biar’s 4-0 win over Saoura shows what they can do at home against a struggling side, but they conceded two goals in each of their first two matches against stronger opposition, and they lost their only away game so far. Their previous meetings with Ben Aknoun have also been tight, low scoring games, which fits a match likely to be decided by one goal.
Ben Aknoun vs El Biar Prediction: Our Verdict
KlinPredict’s headline pick: Ben Aknoun to Win
Confidence: Moderate to High
Ben Aknoun’s unbeaten start, their unbeaten record in the two Ligue 2 meetings, and El Biar’s inconsistency against sides above them in the table point the same way. It isn’t a maximum confidence selection because El Biar showed real attacking threat in their last game, derbies can be unpredictable, and the venue has not been confirmed.
The Five Market Predictions Explained
Match Winner: Ben Aknoun to Win. Unbeaten through three rounds, with a win and two draws, against a promoted side that has lost two of its three games.
Double Chance: Ben Aknoun Win or Draw (1X). Covers the draw, which is a live outcome given that the two previous meetings produced a 0-0 and a 1-0.
Both Teams to Score: No. Only two of the six matches played by these sides this season saw both teams score, and El Biar’s two defeats were both 0-2 clean sheets for their opponents.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5. Four of the six games involving these sides this season finished with two goals or fewer, and both of their past meetings had one goal or none.
Correct Score: 1-0 to Ben Aknoun. A narrow home win mirrors their opening win at Sétif and the scoreline of their last meeting with El Biar.
Final Verdict: Ben Aknoun vs El Biar Prediction
El Biar will be buoyed by their first win and a four goal margin, but Ben Aknoun’s unbeaten run, their composure in tight matches, and their head to head record against this opponent give the hosts a modest edge in the Algiers derby.
KlinPredict headline prediction: Ben Aknoun to Win
Best supporting markets: Double Chance 1X & Under 2.5 Goals
Correct Score: 1-0
Prediction Methodology
This Ben Aknoun vs El Biar prediction draws on the first three Ligue 1 Mobilis results of 2026/27 for each club, the published league table after matchday 3, the official fixture schedule released by the Ligue de football professionnelle, and the two recorded Ligue 2 meetings between the clubs in 2024/25. Where information could not be confirmed by the sources checked, including the venue, injuries, suspensions and starting lineups, it has been left out rather than guessed at. All information in this preview is current as of 3 October 2026 and may change closer to kickoff as official team news is confirmed.
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