League-position context
Smouha SC rank10th
Zamalek SC rank3rd
Smouha SC points42
Zamalek SC points60
Smouha SC: #10 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -7
31 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 7 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.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.