League-position context
Zamalek SC rank2nd
Misr EL Makasa rank8th
Zamalek SC points70
Misr EL Makasa points41
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.
Misr EL Makasa: #8 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +1
29 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.