League-position context
National Bank of Egypt rank2nd
Ismaily SC rank14th
National Bank of Egypt points22
Ismaily SC points9
National Bank of Egypt: #2 ยท 22 pts ยท GD +4
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ismaily SC: #14 ยท 9 pts ยท GD -8
13 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.