League-position context
CR Belouizdad rank2nd
MC Alger rank1st
CR Belouizdad points53
MC Alger points65
CR Belouizdad: #2 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
MC Alger: #1 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.