League-position context
JS Kabylie rank2nd
MC Alger rank1st
JS Kabylie points56
MC Alger points58
JS Kabylie: #2 ยท 56 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
MC Alger: #1 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.