League-position context
Zamalek SC rank3rd
Ismaily SC rank11th
Zamalek SC points60
Ismaily SC points40
Zamalek SC: #3 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +16
13 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ismaily SC: #11 ยท 40 pts ยท GD -3
33 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.