On Wednesday, September 17, in the 7th round of the Egyptian Premier League, Al-Masry will face Ghazl El Mahalla. Here’s a breakdown of both teams and what to expect from the match.
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Match preview
Al-Masry has had a strong start to the season, earning 11 points in their first five matches. They registered wins against Al-Ittihad (3-1), El Gaish (3-0), and Kahrabaa (4-0), with draws against Pyramids (2-2) and Haras El Hodoud (1-1). However, their first defeat came in the sixth round with a 0-3 loss to Zamalek, and they also received a late red card in that match.
The team plays an attacking style of football, focusing on possession and consistently creating chances. Al-Masry has scored 13 goals so far, the highest in the league at this point.
In contrast, Ghazl El Mahalla has established themselves as a formidable defensive team. Five of their matches have ended in draws, four of which were goalless. Their only goal conceded was in a 1-1 draw against Arab Contractors in the sixth round. El Mahalla’s sole victory has been against Ismaily, where they won 3-0, benefiting from their opponents being down to ten men from the 26th minute and nine men by the 60th minute.
Their playing style is predominantly defensive, with occasional counterattacks, which typically results in low-scoring matches. Their strong defense has become a point of pride for the team.
Probable lineups
Al-Masry: Tarwat, El Eraki, El Mohamadi, Mansour, El Saadawi, Makhlouf, Hamada, Ali, Dagmoum, Mohsen, Temin
Ghazl El Mahalla: Amer, Amouri, El Aash, Shousha, Zakaria, Walid, Toure, Arfaoui, Otman, Meihoub, Grendo
Match facts & head-to-head
- Ghazl El Mahalla has one win and four draws in the last five meetings.
- El Mahalla has drawn seven of their last eight matches, conceding only three goals and winning once.
- Al-Masry has scored in eight of their last nine matches.
Prediction
Ghazl El Mahalla is adept at controlling the pace of the game, regardless of their opponent’s skill. I anticipate that Al-Masry may struggle to score here. Prediction: total under (2) goals at 2.05 odds.