League-position context
Smouha SC rank6th
Al Ittihad rank12th
Smouha SC points47
Al Ittihad points38
Smouha SC: #6 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -1
24 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ittihad: #12 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -12
33 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.