League-position context
Al Ittihad rank12th
El Geish rank5th
Al Ittihad points38
El Geish points56
Al Ittihad: #12 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -12
33 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
El Geish: #5 ยท 56 pts ยท GD +2
15 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.