League-position context
USM Alger rank4th
NC Magra rank13th
USM Alger points57
NC Magra points45
USM Alger: #4 Β· 57 pts Β· GD +23
4 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
NC Magra: #13 Β· 45 pts Β· GD -5
16 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.