League-position context
Zamalek SC rank1st
AL Masry rank5th
Zamalek SC points80
AL Masry points50
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 Masry: #5 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +6
26 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.