League-position context
Al Ahly rank3rd
Al Ittihad rank12th
Al Ahly points70
Al Ittihad points38
Al Ahly: #3 ยท 70 pts ยท GD +41
1 pts off the top 2. 31 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ittihad: #12 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -12
33 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.