League-position context
JSM Skikda rank20th
ES Setif rank2nd
JSM Skikda points18
ES Setif points72
JSM Skikda: #20 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -56
54 pts off the top 2. 39 pts off the play-off line. 27 pts from safety.
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.
54-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.