League-position context
Zamalek SC rank1st
Ghazl El Mehalla rank15th
Zamalek SC points77
Ghazl El Mehalla points36
Zamalek SC: #1 ยท 77 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 38 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ghazl El Mehalla: #15 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -11
35 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
41-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.