League-position context
Al Ahly rank2nd
Ghazl El Mehalla rank15th
Al Ahly points39
Ghazl El Mehalla points17
Al Ahly: #2 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ghazl El Mehalla: #15 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -8
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.