League-position context
MC Alger rank7th
CR Belouizdad rank1st
MC Alger points57
CR Belouizdad points79
MC Alger: #7 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +16
15 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CR Belouizdad: #1 ยท 79 pts ยท GD +44
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.