League-position context
USM Bel Abbes rank11th
CR Belouizdad rank1st
USM Bel Abbes points26
CR Belouizdad points40
USM Bel Abbes: #11 ยท 26 pts ยท GD -9
11 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CR Belouizdad: #1 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.