League-position context
Al Ahly rank1st
Zamalek SC rank3rd
Al Ahly points83
Zamalek SC points60
Al Ahly: #1 ยท 83 pts ยท GD +50
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 41 pts above the play-off edge. 48 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Zamalek SC: #3 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +16
13 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.