League-position context
USM Alger rank8th
CR Belouizdad rank1st
USM Alger points32
CR Belouizdad points40
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.
CR Belouizdad: #1 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.