League-position context
Khenchela rank9th
NC Magra rank15th
Khenchela points40
NC Magra points31
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.
NC Magra: #15 ยท 31 pts ยท GD -12
25 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.