League-position context
Al Ittihad rank11th
Smouha SC rank6th
Al Ittihad points41
Smouha SC points54
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.
Smouha SC: #6 · 54 pts · GD +4
25 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.