League-position context
Al Ittihad rank7th
Smouha SC rank4th
Al Ittihad points48
Smouha SC points54
Al Ittihad: #7 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +2
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Smouha SC: #4 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +13
22 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.