League-position context
Ismaily SC rank5th
Al Ittihad rank7th
Ismaily SC points9
Al Ittihad points8
Ismaily SC: #5 ยท 9 pts ยท GD +0
6 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ittihad: #7 ยท 8 pts ยท GD -2
7 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 1 pts from safety.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.