Cleopatra FC host Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League, round 1.

Cleopatra FC won 0, drew 3 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–D–D–L), scoring 9 and conceding 11.

Al Ahly won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–D), scoring 7 and conceding 8.

The two sides have met 10 times: Cleopatra FC 0 wins, Al Ahly 9, 1 draw.