League-position context
Pyramids FC rank1st
National Bank of Egypt rank5th
Pyramids FC points42
National Bank of Egypt points29
Pyramids FC: #1 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.