League-position context
National Bank of Egypt rank6th
Zamalek SC rank2nd
National Bank of Egypt points9
Zamalek SC points15
National Bank of Egypt: #6 ยท 9 pts ยท GD +1
6 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 3 pts from safety.
Zamalek SC: #2 ยท 15 pts ยท GD +8
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.