League-position context
Zamalek SC rank3rd
Ismaily SC rank16th
Zamalek SC points32
Ismaily SC points14
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.
Ismaily SC: #16 ยท 14 pts ยท GD -10
25 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.