League-position context
Zamalek SC rank2nd
Ismaily SC rank15th
Zamalek SC points70
Ismaily SC points35
Zamalek SC: #2 ยท 70 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ismaily SC: #15 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -12
35 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
35-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.