League-position context
National Bank of Egypt rank5th
Al Ahly rank2nd
National Bank of Egypt points29
Al Ahly points39
National Bank of Egypt: #5 ยท 29 pts ยท GD +4
10 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ahly: #2 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.