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Coupe Nationale

Algeria · Football

Season 2025

Coupe NationaleToday's Matches

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Coupe NationalePlayoffs

Round of 64

RARC Arba1
MBMC Sidi Ali Boussidi0
1–0
MAMC Alger1
EBEl Bayadh0
1–0
ASAmal BOU Saada1
NONrb Beni Oulbene0
1–0
MBMB Barika1
OHOm Mesr El Hadjadj0
1–0
KKhroub2
OAOlympique Akbou0
2–0
JSJS Saoura1
NBNrb Bethioua0
1–0
ESES Setif1
BTBéni Thamou0
1–0
RDRA Aïn Defla0
BABen Aknoun2
0–2
MCMO Constantine3
KKais1
3–1
HDHussein Dey3
ISIRB Sedrata0
3–0
CMCRB Mila1
FFFCB Frenda2
1–2
UHUsm El Harrach2
MBMO Bejaia1
2–1
ACASO Chlef1
SASidi Abdelmoumen0
1–0
TTémouchent1
UHUS El Hemaiissa0
1–0
CMCR Méchria1
WBWb Ain Benian2
1–2
BABir El Ater2
DKDrb Kadiria0
2–0
JKJS Kabylie7
HMHassi Messaoud0
7–0
PAParadou AC3
CACRB Adrar0
3–0
KKoléa1
JMJS Bordj Ménaïel0
1–0
MOMC Oran1
MMostaganem2
1–2
WBWa Boufarik3
UNUS Naama0
3–0
KKhenchela1
MRMB Rouisset0
1–0
IIllizi0
JKJb Ain Kercha1
0–1
MSMC Saida3
TTeleghma0
3–0

Round of 32

UAUSM Alger3
MCMO Constantine0
3–0
JBJSM Bejaia4
WBWa Boufarik1
4–1
ESES Setif4
BDBéchar Djedid0
4–0
CCCS Constantine3
TTémouchent0
3–0
MAMC Alger2
KKhenchela1
2–1
AOASM Oran2
JKJb Ain Kercha0
2–0
MSMC Saida2
MBMB Barika1
2–1
JKJS Kabylie0
UHUsm El Harrach1
0–1
ACASO Chlef1
FFFCB Frenda0
1–0
HDHussein Dey1
ASAmal BOU Saada0
1–0
JSJS Saoura2
KKhroub0
2–0
PAParadou AC2
UCUSF Constantine0
2–0
CBCA Batna5
KKoléa1
5–1
BABen Aknoun2
BABir El Ater0
2–0
RARC Arba0
MMostaganem1
0–1
CBCR Belouizdad5
WBWb Ain Benian1
5–1

Round of 16

CBCR Belouizdad3
AOASM Oran0
3–0
HDHussein Dey0
JBJSM Bejaia3
0–3
JSJS Saoura2
MMostaganem0
2–0
ACASO Chlef0
MSMC Saida1
0–1

Quarter-finals

CBCA Batna1
MSMC Saida0
1–0
UAUSM Alger1
JSJS Saoura0
1–0
CCCS Constantine1
JBJSM Bejaia0
1–0

Coupe NationaleResults

The latest 25 completed matches in the Coupe Nationale. The highest-scoring result was Wb Ain Benian 1–5 CR Belouizdad. Review recent scorelines to spot form trends, home advantage patterns, and upset results that can inform your next bet.

HomeScoreAway
Semi-finals
23
23
2026-04-24FT
13
13
2026-04-24AET
Quarter-finals
10
10
2026-03-04FT
10
10
2026-03-04FT
10
10
2026-03-03FT
32
32
2026-03-03AET
Round of 16
30
30
2026-01-17FT
01
01
2026-01-16FT
21
21
2026-01-16AET
30
30
2026-01-15FT
02
02
2026-01-15FT
22
22
2026-01-15PEN
10
10
2026-01-13AET
23
23
2026-01-12AET
Round of 32
15
15
2025-12-15FT
30
30
2025-12-14FT
21
21
2025-12-13FT
20
20
2025-12-13FT
20
20
2025-12-13FT
01
01
2025-12-13FT
10
10
2025-12-12FT
01
01
2025-12-12FT
04
04
2025-12-12FT
30
30
2025-12-11FT
02
02
2025-12-11FT

Coupe NationaleTeam Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 56 teams in the Coupe Nationale. CR Belouizdad leads with 3 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

Coupe NationaleBetting Insights

Coupe Nationale 2025 — key betting statistics across 48 matches played. Games average 2.38 goals, with 22.9% seeing both teams score and 43.8% finishing with over 2.5 goals. Home sides win 68.8% of the time while 0.0% of matches end in a draw. Clean sheets are kept in 77.1% of games, and the most common scoreline is 1-0. Use these metrics to calibrate over/under, BTTS, and correct-score strategies.

2.38Goals / Match
22.9%Both Score %
43.8%Over 2.5 / 5.5 %
60.4%Over 1.5 %
14.6%Over 3.5 %
68.8%Home Win %
0.0%Draw %
31.2%Away Win %
77.1%Clean Sheet %
0.0%0-0 %
1.65Avg Home Goals
0.73Avg Away Goals
0.1Cards/Match
+35.50Home Advantage

Most Common Scorelines

The most frequently occurring final scorelines sorted by frequency. Each bar shows the number of matches and percentage ending with that exact score. Common scorelines help calibrate correct-score betting — a scoreline appearing in 15% or more of matches may offer value at typical odds.

1-0
25.0%(12)
3-0
16.7%(8)
0-1
14.6%(7)
2-0
12.5%(6)
1-2
6.2%(3)
2-1
6.2%(3)
0-2
4.2%(2)
7-0
2.1%(1)
3-1
2.1%(1)
0-4
2.1%(1)
2.38
Avg goals / game
114
Total goals
79
Home goals
35
Away goals

Coupe NationaleSeason Trends

Goals distribution across 15-minute periods of play, revealing when goals are most likely to be scored. This is critical for live betting strategies — leagues with high concentrations of late goals (76-90 min) may offer value in late-goal markets, while first-half dominant leagues favor early cash-out strategies.

0-15
19.4%
16-30
12.6%
31-45
19.4%
46-60
11.7%
61-75
12.6%
76-90
24.3%

Top Scorers

The top 1 goalscorers in the Coupe Nationale 2025 season. H. Ghacha leads with 4 goals, followed by (0) and (0). These 1 players have scored 4 goals combined — key data for anytime goalscorer bets and understanding which teams depend on a single attacker.

Top Assists

The leading assist providers in the Coupe Nationale 2025 season. H. Ghacha tops the chart with 0 assists, followed by (0) and (0). Assist leaders are often key creators whose involvement boosts their team's goalscoring — valuable context for both goalscorer and team performance markets.

Top Cards

Disciplinary leaders in the Coupe Nationale 2025 season. H. Ghacha has received the most yellow cards with 0, followed by (0) and (0) — 0 yellows in total among listed players. On the red card side, H. Ghacha leads with 0. Card counts are essential for bookings markets and assessing which players are suspension risks.

Coupe NationaleTeams

All 56 teams competing in the Coupe Nationale 2025 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.

Coupe NationalePast Seasons

Browse 7 archived seasons of the Coupe Nationale, from 2016 to 2024. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History 18 Mar 2026

Founded1962

The Algerian Cup was established in 1962, the same year Algeria gained independence, as a symbol of national unity and the newly independent state's commitment to developing domestic football. The inaugural 1962–63 edition was won by ES Sétif, setting a precedent for the competition's prestige. Throughout its six-decade history, the tournament has undergone significant structural evolution: from its original knockout format to the modern 64-team structure introduced in the 1990s, which formalized a systematic round progression from the Round of 32 through to the final. The competition was rebranded under sponsorship in 2006 when Ooredoo became the title sponsor, followed by Mobilis from 2014 onwards. A notable interruption occurred in 2020–2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and administrative reorganisation, but the competition resumed in 2023 with renewed vigour. Today, the Coupe Nationale stands as one of Africa's most historically significant domestic cup competitions, second only to Egypt's Egyptian Cup in continental pedigree.

  • 1962 — Algerian Cup founded following national independence
  • 1963 — ES Sétif wins inaugural edition, defeating ES Mostaganem
  • 1981 — USM Alger wins first title, beginning their dominance of the competition
  • 1995 — CR Belouizdad captures their fourth title, establishing themselves as a major force
  • 2006 — Ooredoo becomes the first title sponsor, rebranding the competition
  • 2013 — USM Alger wins their eighth title, claiming their most recent crown before a 12-year drought
  • 2024 — CR Belouizdad defeats MC Alger 1–0 in the final, winning their ninth title
  • 2025 — USM Alger reclaims the trophy, defeating CR Belouizdad 2–0 in the final

Competition Format 18 Mar 2026

Teams64European spots1

The Coupe Nationale operates as a single-elimination knockout tournament featuring up to 64 teams drawn from all levels of the Algerian football pyramid, from the top-tier Ligue Professionnelle 1 through to lower divisions. The competition progresses through six rounds: Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final. Matches are played on a home-and-away basis in early rounds, with the aggregate score determining advancement. In the event of a draw after 90 minutes, teams proceed to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout. The tournament culminates in a single-leg final held at a neutral venue, typically the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. The winner automatically qualifies for the CAF Confederation Cup, providing direct access to African continental football and offering substantial prize money and prestige to the victorious club.

Records 18 Mar 2026

Most titlesUSM Alger (9)

The 2024–25 season produced 64 participating teams across all competition rounds, reflecting the tournament's inclusive structure and its role in developing football throughout Algeria's regional pyramid.

Analysis 18 Mar 2026

Current Season Analysis

The 2024–25 Coupe Nationale season concluded with USM Alger capturing their ninth title, ending a 12-year drought that had defined their recent history. The Algiers-based club delivered a commanding 2–0 victory over rivals CR Belouizdad in the final held at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, reclaiming supremacy in Algeria's premier knockout competition. This triumph marks a significant moment for USM Alger, as they now stand level with CR Belouizdad atop the all-time winners' list—a position that had been contested fiercely throughout the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

The path to the final saw MC Alger and other powerhouse clubs eliminated in the knockout rounds, with the tournament showcasing the depth of Algerian football across multiple divisions. The early rounds attracted clubs from lower tiers of the pyramid, demonstrating the Coupe Nationale's inclusive structure and its role in providing pathways for emerging teams to test themselves against elite opposition. CR Belouizdad, defending champions from the 2023–24 season, mounted a serious challenge but ultimately fell short in the final, unable to capture back-to-back titles despite their strong recent form.

Standout performances throughout the tournament highlighted the quality within Algerian football, with several teams demonstrating improved organisation and tactical sophistication. The knockout format produced memorable matches and unexpected results in the earlier rounds, though the final itself was decided by USM Alger's superior execution and clinical finishing. The victory provides USM Alger with automatic qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup, offering the club a platform to compete at the continental level and generate significant financial and prestige benefits.

Looking ahead, the 2025–26 season promises renewed competition between USM Alger, CR Belouizdad, and other ambitious clubs seeking to establish themselves as the next dominant force in Algerian football. The consistency of these clubs in reaching finals underscores the concentration of resources and infrastructure at the top of the Algerian game, though the tournament's inclusive structure ensures that lower-division clubs retain the possibility of causing upsets and advancing through multiple rounds.

Historical Significance and Domestic Prestige

The Coupe Nationale occupies a unique place in Algerian culture and football history, having been established during the nation's formative years as an independent state. The competition served as a powerful symbol of national identity and unity during the post-independence period, with football becoming a vehicle for expressing Algerian pride and solidarity. Over six decades, the tournament has produced memorable finals, iconic moments, and established dynasties that define Algerian football's narrative.

The rivalry between USM Alger and CR Belouizdad has become the competition's defining feature in recent decades, with these two clubs accounting for 18 of the 63 titles distributed since 1962. ES Sétif, with 8 titles, and MC Alger, also with 8 titles, represent the historical depth of Algerian football's elite, while clubs like JS Kabylie with 5 titles demonstrate the geographical distribution of success across the nation. This competitive balance, combined with the tournament's knockout format, ensures unpredictability and maintains fan engagement across multiple seasons.

Format Evolution and Tournament Structure

The Coupe Nationale has evolved significantly since its inception in 1962. The original format featured a smaller number of participating teams and a simpler knockout structure. By the 1990s, the tournament expanded to accommodate 64 teams, introducing a systematic progression through multiple rounds that formalized the path to the final. This expansion reflected Algeria's growing football infrastructure and the desire to provide lower-division clubs with opportunities to compete at the highest domestic level. The introduction of extra time and penalty shootouts in finals (formalized in 2003) modernised the competition and eliminated the previous reliance on replays, accelerating the tournament's conclusion.

The sponsorship evolution—from an unsponsored competition (1962–2006) to Ooredoo (2006–2014) and subsequently Mobilis (2014–present)—reflects the commercialisation of Algerian football and the competition's growing economic value. These sponsorships provide essential funding for tournament operations, prize money distribution, and broadcast infrastructure. The interruption of the competition in 2020–2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent administrative reorganisation highlighted the tournament's vulnerability to external shocks, though its resumption in 2023 demonstrated the deep institutional commitment to maintaining this historic competition.

Continental Qualification and International Context

The Algerian Cup's role as a pathway to continental competition distinguishes it within the African football landscape. The winner's automatic qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup—Africa's second-tier continental club competition—provides substantial incentive for clubs to pursue the trophy. This qualification offers not only prestige but also significant financial rewards through tournament prize money and increased matchday revenues. For clubs like USM Alger and CR Belouizdad, the Coupe Nationale represents both a domestic trophy and a gateway to competing against clubs from across the African continent, elevating their international profile.

The Algerian Cup's 1962 founding year makes it one of Africa's oldest continuous domestic cup competitions, predating many of the continent's national leagues in their modern form. This historical precedence contributes to the tournament's prestige and its status as a benchmark for domestic cup competitions across North Africa and the broader African football ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams compete in the Algerian Cup?

Up to 64 teams from all levels of Algerian football compete in the Coupe Nationale, including clubs from the top-tier Ligue Professionnelle 1 and lower divisions, making it an inclusive knockout tournament.

Who has won the Algerian Cup the most?

USM Alger and CR Belouizdad are tied as the most successful clubs, each with 9 Coupe Nationale titles. USM Alger's most recent victory came in 2025, while CR Belouizdad won in 2024.

What is the format of the Algerian Cup?

The Coupe Nationale is a single-elimination knockout tournament with six rounds: Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final. Matches in early rounds are played on a home-and-away basis, with the final as a single leg.

Does the Algerian Cup winner qualify for European or African competition?

Yes, the Coupe Nationale winner automatically qualifies for the CAF Confederation Cup, Africa's second-tier continental club competition, providing direct access to continental football.

When was the Algerian Cup founded?

The Coupe Nationale was founded in 1962, the same year Algeria gained independence. The inaugural edition was held in 1962–63 and won by ES Sétif.

How often is the Algerian Cup held?

The Coupe Nationale is held annually, typically running from early in the calendar year through to the final in mid-year. The competition was interrupted in 2020–2022 due to COVID-19 and administrative changes.

API data: 26 Apr 2026 · Stats updated: 26 Apr 2026 · Content updated: 18 Mar 2026