League-position context
MC Alger rank3rd
CR Belouizdad rank1st
MC Alger points37
CR Belouizdad points40
MC Alger: #3 ยท 37 pts ยท GD +6
0 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CR Belouizdad: #1 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.