JS El Biar host CR Belouizdad in Round 5 of Algerian Ligue 1

JS El Biar will host CR Belouizdad on Monday 12 October 2026 at 17:00 Damascus time, in Round 5 of the Algerian Ligue 1 for the 2026/27 season, with the match to be broadcast on Algerian television.

JS El Biar come into the match after a ⁦2⁠-⁠2⁩ draw away to NC Magra (نجم بن عكنون) in their last round, which followed a ⁦4⁠-⁠0⁩ win over ES Saoura, and two consecutive defeats against USM Alger ⁦0⁠-⁠2⁩ and Olympique Akbou ⁦0⁠-⁠2⁩.

In contrast, CR Belouizdad arrive with confidence after a ⁦1⁠-⁠0⁩ win over US Khenchela in their last match, which was their third consecutive win following previous victories over US Biskra ⁦1⁠-⁠0⁩ and ES Setif ⁦1⁠-⁠0⁩, and a ⁦3⁠-⁠3⁩ draw against ASO Chlef before that.

In the last direct meeting between the two sides, on 13 May 2023, CR Belouizdad beat JS El Biar ⁦2⁠-⁠0⁩.

In the league table standings, CR Belouizdad lead with 10 points from 4 matches, having recorded 3 wins and 1 draw without any defeats, with a goal difference of 6 scored against 3 conceded. JS El Biar, meanwhile, occupy tenth place with 4 points from 4 matches, after 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, having scored 6 goals and conceded 6 goals.