League-position context
Al Ahly rank3rd
Zamalek SC rank1st
Al Ahly points70
Zamalek SC points77
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.
Zamalek SC: #1 ยท 77 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 38 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.