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Pyramids face Ceramica with the league’s top spot in their sights. In second place on 15 points, they have won their last five matches and are aiming to extend that run with a sixth consecutive victory. The goal is to return to the summit, currently occupied provisionally by Al Ahly after their win over Zamalek in the top-of-the-table clash.
Pyramids have also made a strong start across the first five rounds, scoring 9 goals and conceding just once. Those results underpin the club’s ambitions going into the encounter.
Ceramica Cleopatra, meanwhile, are fourth on 12 points. A win would take them to 15 and keep them in the race near the top of the table. They are also looking to close in on the leading teams and continue their climb in the standings.
The stakes are therefore significant for both sides: Pyramids want to reclaim top spot, while Ceramica Cleopatra are seeking to move closer to the leading pack. Pyramids will look to extend their winning run; their opponents have the chance to narrow the gap in the standings.
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