League-position context
Al Ahly rank2nd
Ghazl El Mehalla rank15th
Al Ahly points76
Ghazl El Mehalla points35
Al Ahly: #2 ยท 76 pts ยท GD +43
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ghazl El Mehalla: #15 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -19
41 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
41-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.