Ahly's midfielder Emam Ashour in control of the ball during the match with Zamalek. Photo courtesy of Ahly Facebook page.
The defending champions are second in the table with 33 points, three behind Pyramids FC, while Zamalek sit third with 28.
Ahly's 1-1 draw against Zamalek earlier this week allowed Pyramids FC to extend their lead at the top.
Ahly coach Marcel Koller will be without several key players for the match in Alexandria, including Tunisian left-back Ali Maaloul, midfielders Mohamed 'Afsha' Magdi and Taher Mohamed Taher, and defender Yasser Ibrahim.
However, right-back Omar Kamal returns to the squad after recovering from a muscle injury.
Moroccan winger Achraf Bencharki is expected to start after scoring on his debut against Zamalek.
On the other hand, Haras El-Hodoud are having an impressive run after their struggle in the beginning of the season.
The newly promoted side, who had their first taste of victory after seven games, have won five out of their last seven games. Mohamed Youssef's men have only lost to leaders Pyramids FC and were drew against Petrojet last week.
Haras El-Hodoud have emerged as a surprise in the top six, accumulating 22 points in 15 league games.
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