League-position context
USM Alger rank4th
ES Setif rank2nd
USM Alger points65
ES Setif points72
USM Alger: #4 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +23
7 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
ES Setif: #2 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.