After failing to win in their last four league games, dropping nine points in the process, the Red Devils now have a chance to open a six-point gap with their closest rivals.

Petrojet's home win over Ismaili on Monday was regarded as a positive result for Ahli, as the Dervishes missed out on closing the gap to one point with the league leaders.

On the other hand, Olympic claimed a rare win over Ghazl Mahalla last week, in their attempts to get out of the relegation zone.

Despite being considered as outsiders for the game, the Alexandrians proved to be no pushovers on more than one occasion this term, beating the likes of Zamalek and Petrojet impressively.

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Ahli welcome back playmaker Mohamed Abou-Treika, who was out of action for more than three weeks with an ankle injury.

But Manuel Jose's team will miss two influential forces, with Mohamed Barakat and Gilberto suspended.

Olympic defender Ateya Al-Belkasi faces his future club, as the promising center-half will be joining the African champions in June.