League-position context
USM Alger rank4th
NC Magra rank12th
USM Alger points49
NC Magra points38
USM Alger: #4 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +8
4 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
NC Magra: #12 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -2
15 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.