League-position context
Al Ahly rank1st
National Bank of Egypt rank6th
Al Ahly points19
National Bank of Egypt points9
Al Ahly: #1 ยท 19 pts ยท GD +13
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
National Bank of Egypt: #6 ยท 9 pts ยท GD +1
6 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 3 pts from safety.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.