League-position context
National Bank of Egypt rank14th
Al Ahly rank2nd
National Bank of Egypt points35
Al Ahly points76
National Bank of Egypt: #14 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -5
41 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 0 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.
41-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.