League-position context
National Bank of Egypt rank12th
Al Ahly rank1st
National Bank of Egypt points39
Al Ahly points83
National Bank of Egypt: #12 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -5
34 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ahly: #1 ยท 83 pts ยท GD +50
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 41 pts above the play-off edge. 48 pts clear of the relegation zone.
44-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.