League-position context
NC Magra rank9th
USM Bel Abbes rank18th
NC Magra points52
USM Bel Abbes points38
NC Magra: #9 ยท 52 pts ยท GD -6
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
USM Bel Abbes: #18 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -26
34 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.