MC Alger will look to recover from their recent Algerian Cup elimination when they face Paradou AC in a crucial Ligue 1 encounter on Sunday.
After being knocked out by CR Belouizdad, the league leaders are determined to avoid back-to-back defeats within a week.
A win at the Stade Olympique du 5 Juillet would extend their lead at the top of the table to five points over second-placed CR Belouizdad.
The match, scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT, presents a significant challenge for the Mouloudéens.
They will have to navigate the game without captain Ayoub Abdellaoui, who has been handed a six-match suspension by the Disciplinary Committee of the Professional Football League (LFP) for insulting a match official.
His absence is a blow to the team, particularly in a fixture that has historically been difficult.
In their previous meeting this season, MC Alger was held to a 1-1 draw by Paradou AC, and another tight contest is expected.
Paradou, despite struggling in recent weeks, will be eager to turn their fortunes around.
They are winless in their last four matches and will see this game as an opportunity to regain momentum.
With both sides seeking redemption, the match promises to be a closely contested battle as MC Alger aims to solidify their position at the top, while Paradou looks to end their poor run of form.
