League-position context
Al Ittihad rank7th
Al Ahly rank2nd
Al Ittihad points48
Al Ahly points76
Al Ittihad: #7 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +2
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.