League-position context
ES Setif rank2nd
CR Belouizdad rank1st
ES Setif points72
CR Belouizdad points79
ES Setif: #2 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CR Belouizdad: #1 ยท 79 pts ยท GD +44
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.