League-position context
Club Africain rank6th
ES Metlaoui rank7th
Club Africain points24
ES Metlaoui points19
Club Africain: #6 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +3
5 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
ES Metlaoui: #7 ยท 19 pts ยท GD -3
10 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.