Ceramica Cleopatra vs Smouha SC: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 13, 2025

On September 13, 2025, Ceramica Cleopatra will face Smouha in Matchday 6 of the Egyptian Premier League. The match starts at 19:00 Central European Time. Let’s look at the scoring prospects for both teams.

Ceramica Cleopatra

Ceramica Cleopatra had a steady season last year, finishing sixth in both the regular league and championship group. They were 21 points behind the top team and 10 points away from qualifying for continental play.

Their cup performances were better. They reached the semifinals of the Egypt Cup, losing 1-2 to Zamalek, and won the Egypt League Cup by defeating the National Bank of Egypt 2-0 in the final.

This season began with some challenges: a defeat to Zamalek and a goalless draw against ZED. However, they regained form with a 2-0 win over ENPPI and a solid performance against new league entrants, Arab Contractors. Ceramica Cleopatra is currently ninth in the standings with 7 points.

Their home record against Smouha has not been strong. They lost the last two home matches to Smouha 0-1, and in seven home games against them have managed only one win, three draws, and three losses.

Smouha

Smouha finished last season twelfth, struggling to avoid relegation. In the final group stage, they placed seventh, just two points above relegation. They reached the quarterfinals of the Egypt Cup, where they lost 4-2 to Zamalek.

This season has started off better. Smouha remains unbeaten after five matches, with two 1-1 draws, two 0-0 draws, and a 2-1 win against Kahrabaa Ismaily, which was their first victory in seventeen matches.

In head-to-head matches against Ceramica Cleopatra, Smouha has performed well recently, winning the last three encounters 1-0 and losing only once in their history of meetings.

Probable lineups

• Ceramica Cleopatra: Bassam, Hani, Samir, Nabil, El-Sayed, El-Solia, Amr, Issa, Belhadji, Mukka, Lakay.
• Smouha: Soliman, Reda, Hakam, Dabash, Amer, Fawzi, Fekri, Samadu, El Gandour, Amadi, Badji.

Key facts and head-to-head stats

• Ceramica Cleopatra has won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
• Ceramica Cleopatra is unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 games.
• 9 of Ceramica Cleopatra’s last 10 matches finished with under 2.5 goals.
• Smouha has not won 16 of their last 17 matches.
• 13 of Smouha’s last 14 games concluded with under 2.5 goals.
• Smouha has won 3 of the last 4 encounters with Ceramica Cleopatra.

Ceramica Cleopatra vs Smouha match prediction

Ceramica Cleopatra has improved after a rocky start, while Smouha remains unbeaten but has had low-scoring matches. Their past meetings have been tight and low-scoring, with the last three ending in 1-0. This match is expected to be another closely contested one with few goals. I predict total goals under 2 at odds of 1.68.