League-position context
USM Alger rank4th
NC Magra rank9th
USM Alger points65
NC Magra points52
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.
NC Magra: #9 ยท 52 pts ยท GD -6
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.