League-position context
Zamalek SC rank1st
Al Ahly rank2nd
Zamalek SC points80
Al Ahly points76
Zamalek SC: #1 ยท 80 pts ยท GD +40
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 39 pts above the play-off edge. 45 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ahly: #2 ยท 76 pts ยท GD +43
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.