League-position context
Ismaily SC rank15th
Al Ahly rank1st
Ismaily SC points35
Al Ahly points86
Ismaily SC: #15 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -12
35 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
Al Ahly: #1 ยท 86 pts ยท GD +63
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 45 pts above the play-off edge. 51 pts clear of the relegation zone.
51-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.