League-position context
Misr EL Makasa rank13th
Al Ittihad rank7th
Misr EL Makasa points38
Al Ittihad points48
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 Ittihad: #7 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +2
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.