League-position context
USM Alger rank4th
CR Belouizdad rank2nd
USM Alger points49
CR Belouizdad points53
USM Alger: #4 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +8
4 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CR Belouizdad: #2 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.