USB Hassi Rmel come into this fixture sitting comfortably in mid-table with their league status entirely secure. They carry solid momentum, having suffered just one defeat across their last five matches.

The reality for IRB Ouargla is far bleaker, as they sit dead last with only six points from 27 games. Their defensive collapse has been absolute, shipping an incredible 91 goals so far this season.

Ouargla’s recent road trips highlight the depth of their struggles outside their own stadium. They have been routinely dismantled away from home, suffering heavy 8-0, 6-0, and 4-0 defeats in their last three away fixtures alone.

Hassi Rmel have found a comfortable rhythm on their own patch lately. They have taken maximum points from their last three home fixtures, consistently finding the net multiple times.

Ouargla did manage to beat fellow strugglers Illizi last week, but that result doesn't mask their broader issues. Stepping up to face a competent mid-table side away from home will immediately expose their defensive frailties again.

With the visitors already relegated and offering no resistance on their travels, the setup leans heavily in one direction. Hassi Rmel have enough attacking quality to punish a backline that routinely surrenders easy chances.