League-position context
Al Ittihad rank11th
El Mokawloon rank17th
Al Ittihad points41
El Mokawloon points26
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 Mokawloon: #17 · 26 pts · GD -25
53 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.