League-position context
Smouha SC rank12th
AL Masry rank4th
Smouha SC points20
AL Masry points30
Smouha SC: #12 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -9
19 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AL Masry: #4 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +8
9 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.