League-position context
Al Ahly rank3rd
National Bank of Egypt rank7th
Al Ahly points70
National Bank of Egypt points46
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.
National Bank of Egypt: #7 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -1
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.