League-position context
Pyramids FC rank2nd
Zamalek SC rank3rd
Pyramids FC points73
Zamalek SC points60
Pyramids FC: #2 ยท 73 pts ยท GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 31 pts above the play-off edge. 38 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Zamalek SC: #3 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +16
13 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.