League-position context
Al Ittihad rank11th
National Bank of Egypt rank13th
Al Ittihad points41
National Bank of Egypt points36
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.
National Bank of Egypt: #13 · 36 pts · GD +1
43 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.