MC Alger host Al Hilal Omdurman in a crucial TotalEnergies CAF Champions League encounter at Ali La Pointe Stadium on Friday, 06 February 2026 at 21:00. This cup fixture carries significant weight for both sides as they battle for progression in Africa's premier club competition. With the aggregate score and knockout dynamics in play, this MC Alger vs Al Hilal Omdurman clash promises high stakes and tactical intrigue. Should the match be level after 90 minutes, extra time and potentially a penalty shootout could determine which side advances.
Team Form and Head-to-Head
Al Hilal Omdurman arrive in Algeria riding a wave of momentum, having won four of their last five fixtures across all competitions. Their recent victories include a 1-0 away win against Police, a commanding 3-1 home triumph over the same opponents, and crucially, a 2-1 victory over MC Alger in their most recent head-to-head encounter on 21 November 2025. The Sudanese giants have demonstrated defensive solidity and clinical finishing throughout this impressive run.
In contrast, MC Alger have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, managing just one victory in their last five outings. The Algerian side drew 0-0 with Fassell away before bouncing back with a 3-0 home win, but subsequent draws against Colombe (1-1 away, 0-0 at home) and that crucial 1-2 defeat to Al Hilal Omdurman have raised concerns. The head-to-head record favours the visitors, with Al Hilal claiming the psychological advantage from their recent meeting.
What's at Stake
This TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture represents a pivotal moment in both clubs' continental campaigns. For MC Alger, reversing their recent fortunes against Al Hilal Omdurman is essential to keeping their knockout stage ambitions alive. The home advantage at Ali La Pointe Stadium could prove crucial, though their recent form suggests vulnerability. Al Hilal Omdurman, meanwhile, can take a significant step toward advancing with a positive result, leveraging their superior recent form and the confidence gained from their previous victory over the Algerian outfit.
Match Prediction
The match analysis and prediction data suggests a tightly contested affair, with draw and Al Hilal Omdurman win probabilities each standing at 45%, compared to just 10% for an MC Alger victory. Expert advice points toward a double chance bet on draw or Al Hilal Omdurman with under 3.5 goals, reflecting expectations of a cagey, defensively-minded encounter. The predicted scoreline favours a low-scoring match, potentially ending 0-0 or 1-1 after 90 minutes, which could force extra time and penalties. Given the visitors' superior form and recent head-to-head success, Al Hilal Omdurman hold a slight edge in this MC Alger vs Al Hilal Omdurman preview, though cup football's unpredictable nature means nothing is guaranteed.
MC Alger 2-1 Al Hilal Omdurman: Mouloudia Claim Crucial Champions League Victory at Ali La Pointe Stadium
MC Alger secured a vital 2-1 victory over Al Hilal Omdurman in their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Regular season - 5 encounter at the Ali La Pointe Stadium on Friday, 06 February 2026. The Algerian side dominated the first half with goals from M. Anatouf and Z. Ferhat, building a commanding lead before withstanding a second-half fightback from the Sudanese visitors. Match official C. Kpan oversaw proceedings as MC Alger bounced back from their recent defeat to claim three crucial points in this highly competitive continental campaign.
Match Summary
The match report shows MC Alger seized control early at the Ali La Pointe Stadium, with M. Anatouf breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute after excellent work from Z. Ferhat, who provided the assist. The home side continued to press their advantage and doubled their lead just before the interval when Z. Ferhat got on the scoresheet himself in the 44th minute, converting a precise delivery from Chahreddine Boukholda. Al Hilal Omdurman received a yellow card for Mustafa Karshoum on the stroke of half-time as frustrations mounted with the score at 2-0.
The second half saw wholesale changes from both sides, with Al Hilal Omdurman introducing Walieldin Safour and J. Girumugisha immediately after the restart, while MC Alger brought on Z. Naidji and Ahmed M'Bareck. The Sudanese side's adjustments paid dividends when Ahmed M'Bareck pulled one back in the 77th minute, assisted by K. Mamudu, setting up a tense finale. Despite further substitutions and yellow cards for A. Menezla and M. Benkhemassa, MC Alger held firm to secure the victory and all three points in this crucial Champions League fixture.
Stats and Player Ratings
The match statistics reveal a fascinating tactical battle, with Al Hilal Omdurman enjoying 59% possession compared to MC Alger's 41%, completing 344 passes at 75% accuracy versus the home side's 238 passes at 71%. However, MC Alger proved more clinical where it mattered, registering 4 shots on target compared to just 2 from the visitors, reflected in their superior expected goals tally of 1.97 xG against 1.43 xG. Z. Ferhat was the standout performer with a match-high rating of 8.0/10, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist with 2 shots on target. Mohamed Saeed Ahmed earned 7.3/10 for Al Hilal Omdurman, while M. Benkhemassa, Chahreddine Boukholda, and goalscorer M. Anatouf all registered 7.2/10 ratings for the hosts.
What This Means
This crucial Champions League results provides MC Alger with a much-needed confidence boost after their recent loss to Al Hilal Omdurman in the reverse fixture, ending a run of draws against Fassell and Colombe. The victory keeps their continental ambitions alive as they prepare for a challenging away trip to face Mamelodi Sundowns on 14 February. For Al Hilal Omdurman, this defeat ends their impressive four-match winning streak and represents a setback in their campaign. The Sudanese side will look to regroup when they host Saint Eloi Lupopo on 14 February, knowing they must respond quickly to maintain their position in the competition standings.
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League - 2025/2026
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League - 2025/2026
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League - 2024/2025
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League - 2024/2025
Live Match Discussion
See what fans are saying about this match