League-position context
Zamalek SC rank3rd
AL Masry rank4th
Zamalek SC points32
AL Masry points30
Zamalek SC: #3 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +14
7 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 15 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.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.