In the seventh round of the Egyptian Premier League, Wadi Degla will face El-Gaish at home. The match is scheduled for Friday, September 19, starting at 16:00 CET. Here’s a look at the upcoming match.
Wadi Degla vs El-Gaish: Match Overview
Last season, Wadi Degla finished second in Division 2A, earning 76 points over 38 matches, just one point behind first place. Their start in the Premier League this season has been uneven, with no wins in the initial three matches—resulting in one draw and two losses, during which they did not score any goals. However, they recovered in the following three games, winning all and scoring eight goals. Currently, Wadi Degla has ten points from six matches and is ranked third in the league, with a goal difference of 8:5.
El-Gaish has had a more inconsistent performance. Last season, they placed third in the relegation group out of nine teams. This season began with a draw, followed by a loss, a win, another defeat, and a draw. Their recent match ended in a narrow 1-0 victory against Modern Sport. Currently, they have eight points from six matches and sit at 12th in the standings, with a goal difference of 3:5.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- Wadi Degla has won their last three matches.
- El-Gaish has not scored more than one goal in any match this season.
- El-Gaish is unbeaten in their last seven away games, with two wins and five draws.
- Wadi Degla has lost only once in their last six home games.
- In their last encounter, El-Gaish won 1-0; Wadi Degla’s last win against them was in 2018.
Probable Lineups
- Wadi Degla: Monsef, Reda, Marei, Yakubu, M’Barki, Helal, Ahmed Magdy, Ahmed Said, Reda, Jorginho, Amin
- El-Gaish: Masoud, Camacho, Mansour, Hassan Magdy, Samir, Meteb, Shawki, Mohareb, Khawaga, Tarek, Wadi
Prediction
Wadi Degla is in strong form, unlike El-Gaish. The hosts are likely to aim for another win at home or at least avoid losing. My prediction is that Wadi Degla will score over 0.5 goals.