MC Batna claimed an important 2-1 victory against hosts JS Jijel at the Hocine Rouibah stadium. The visitors dominated the first half, breaking the deadlock in the 31st minute through a Bouchoucha free-kick. Early in the second half, JS Jijel leveled the score when Cheraitia converted a penalty in the 48th minute. The deadlock was broken again in the 68th minute as Bassem Mechra successfully scored a penalty to put Batna back in the lead. Despite late efforts from the hosts to find an equalizer during stoppage time, the match concluded with a win for the visitors, adding to Jijel's difficult start to the season.