League-position context
USM Alger rank8th
Bordj BOU Arreridj rank13th
USM Alger points32
Bordj BOU Arreridj points25
USM Alger: #8 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +0
5 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Bordj BOU Arreridj: #13 ยท 25 pts ยท GD -7
12 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.