League-position context
MC Alger rank1st
CS Constantine rank7th
MC Alger points65
CS Constantine points43
MC Alger: #1 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Constantine: #7 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +5
12 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.