Batna 1-3 USM Alger in the Algerian Cup, Semifinals.

Batna won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–D), scoring 8 and conceding 4.

USM Alger won 0, drew 2 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–L–L–L), scoring 2 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 8 times: Batna 1 win, USM Alger 7, 0 draws.