League-position context
Al Ittihad rank12th
Zamalek SC rank1st
Al Ittihad points38
Zamalek SC points77
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.
Zamalek SC: #1 ยท 77 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 38 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
39-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.