League-position context
Misr EL Makasa rank18th
Al Ittihad rank12th
Misr EL Makasa points15
Al Ittihad points38
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 Ittihad: #12 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -12
33 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.