League-position context
USM Bel Abbes rank18th
USM Alger rank4th
USM Bel Abbes points38
USM Alger points65
USM Bel Abbes: #18 · 38 pts · GD -26
34 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
USM Alger: #4 · 65 pts · GD +23
7 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.