League-position context
Al Ittihad rank9th
Al Ahly rank1st
Al Ittihad points41
Al Ahly points86
Al Ittihad: #9 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +0
29 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ahly: #1 ยท 86 pts ยท GD +63
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 45 pts above the play-off edge. 51 pts clear of the relegation zone.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.