League-position context
Khenchela rank8th
USM Alger rank12th
Khenchela points42
USM Alger points40
Khenchela: #8 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +0
8 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
USM Alger: #12 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +1
10 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.