League-position context
Pyramids FC rank3rd
Zamalek SC rank2nd
Pyramids FC points62
Zamalek SC points70
Pyramids FC: #3 ยท 62 pts ยท GD +20
8 pts off the top 2. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Zamalek SC: #2 ยท 70 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.