League-position context
Khenchela rank9th
ES Setif rank6th
Khenchela points40
ES Setif points41
Khenchela: #9 ยท 40 pts ยท GD -10
16 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
ES Setif: #6 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -3
15 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.