League-position context
Zamalek SC rank1st
El Geish rank8th
Zamalek SC points80
El Geish points42
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.
El Geish: #8 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +4
34 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
38-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.