League-position context
Zamalek SC rank1st
Smouha SC rank6th
Zamalek SC points77
Smouha SC points47
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.
Smouha SC: #6 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -1
24 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.