League-position context
ES Sahel rank5th
ES Metlaoui rank11th
ES Sahel points43
ES Metlaoui points25
ES Sahel: #5 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +12
8 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
ES Metlaoui: #11 ยท 25 pts ยท GD -11
26 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.