League-position context
USM Alger rank8th
ES Setif rank2nd
USM Alger points32
ES Setif points37
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.
ES Setif: #2 ยท 37 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.