League-position context
Zamalek SC rank3rd
El Geish rank10th
Zamalek SC points59
El Geish points42
Zamalek SC: #3 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +18
20 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
El Geish: #10 ยท 42 pts ยท GD -10
37 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.