League-position context
Zamalek SC rank3rd
Al Ittihad rank11th
Zamalek SC points59
Al Ittihad points41
Zamalek SC: #3 · 59 pts · GD +18
20 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Al Ittihad: #11 · 41 pts · GD -12
38 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.