League-position context
Al Ittihad rank12th
National Bank of Egypt rank7th
Al Ittihad points38
National Bank of Egypt points46
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.
National Bank of Egypt: #7 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -1
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.