The seventh round of the professional league saw a 2-2 draw between USM Alger and CR Belouizdad in the capital derby. Tunisian striker Ben Hammouda scored both goals for CR Belouizdad, while Ramdaoui and Ahmed Khaldi netted for USM Alger, both from penalty kicks. Following this result, CR Belouizdad shares the top spot with 14 points alongside MC Oran, while USM Alger sits in fifth place with 11 points. Elsewhere, JS Kabylie secured an away victory against USM Khenchela, bringing their tally to 13 points and moving into third place. Meanwhile, ASO Chlef drew 1-1 with Moustakbal Rouissat, who also reached 13 points to share the third position.