League-position context
Al Ittihad rank8th
Smouha SC rank10th
Al Ittihad points43
Smouha SC points42
Al Ittihad: #8 ยท 43 pts ยท GD -7
30 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Smouha SC: #10 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -7
31 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.