League-position context
USM Alger rank12th
CR Belouizdad rank1st
USM Alger points40
CR Belouizdad points64
USM Alger: #12 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +1
10 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CR Belouizdad: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.