League-position context
Ismaily SC rank9th
Al Ahly rank2nd
Ismaily SC points41
Al Ahly points76
Ismaily SC: #9 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -2
35 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ahly: #2 ยท 76 pts ยท GD +43
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
35-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.