League-position context
ES Setif rank2nd
JSM Skikda rank20th
ES Setif points72
JSM Skikda points18
ES Setif: #2 Β· 72 pts Β· GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
JSM Skikda: #20 Β· 18 pts Β· GD -56
54 pts off the top 2. 39 pts off the play-off line. 27 pts from safety.
54-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.