League-position context
MC Alger rank3rd
Bordj BOU Arreridj rank13th
MC Alger points37
Bordj BOU Arreridj points25
MC Alger: #3 · 37 pts · GD +6
0 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Bordj BOU Arreridj: #13 · 25 pts · GD -7
12 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.