League-position context
Misr EL Makasa rank13th
Al Ahly rank2nd
Misr EL Makasa points38
Al Ahly points76
Misr EL Makasa: #13 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -18
38 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 3 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.
38-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.