League-position context
Pyramids FC rank1st
Zamalek SC rank3rd
Pyramids FC points42
Zamalek SC points32
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.
Zamalek SC: #3 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +14
7 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.