MC Oran climbed to second place in the Professional League standings following their 1-0 away victory against US Biskra during the fifth round of matches. This defeat leaves US Biskra at the bottom of the table with only two points, continuing their poor run this season. Meanwhile, MC Alger drew 1-1 against ASO Chlef at the Boumezrag Stadium, placing them provisionally in fourth position with seven points. The Algiers club still has two matches in hand against MC Oran and JS Kabylie to be played.