League-position context
Al Ittihad rank11th
El Dakhleya rank18th
Al Ittihad points41
El Dakhleya points20
Al Ittihad: #11 · 41 pts · GD -12
38 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
El Dakhleya: #18 · 20 pts · GD -26
59 pts off the top 2. 26 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.