League-position context
MC Alger rank8th
JS Kabylie rank2nd
MC Alger points51
JS Kabylie points61
MC Alger: #8 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +12
10 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
JS Kabylie: #2 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.