League-position context
Misr EL Makasa rank18th
Al Ahly rank3rd
Misr EL Makasa points15
Al Ahly points70
Misr EL Makasa: #18 ยท 15 pts ยท GD -38
56 pts off the top 2. 27 pts off the play-off line. 22 pts from safety.
Al Ahly: #3 ยท 70 pts ยท GD +41
1 pts off the top 2. 31 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
55-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.