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Ghazl El Mehalla vs Ismaily SC: Relegation Battle Under the Microscope
This Premier League relegation group fixture sees Ghazl El Mehalla host Ismaily SC in a clash where both sides have struggled for consistent results across the season. Recent form offers a glimmer of hope for the visitors, while the hosts have shown defensive resilience at home.
This fixture appears set to be a battle of contrasting recent fortunes and defensive solidity. Ghazl El Mehalla's home statistics suggest a preference for a compact defensive shape, aiming to frustrate opponents and grind out results, a strategy reflected in their high draw percentage. Ismaily, looking to escape the relegation mire, might adopt a more proactive approach, seeking to exploit any defensive frailties, though their overall away scoring record is poor. The hosts' recent improvement in possession and passing accuracy could allow them to build more sustained pressure, but their low scoring average remains a concern.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Ghazl El Mehalla have drawn 78.6% of their home league games this season.
- • Ismaily SC have lost 66.7% of their matches overall.
- • The odds heavily favour an 'under 2.5 goals' outcome.
AI Prediction
Ghazl El Mehalla's formidable home draw record and very tight defence at home, combined with Ismaily's struggles on the road and low overall scoring output, points towards a cagey encounter. While Ismaily's recent form shows some attacking promise, their historical away performance and the hosts' defensive resilience suggest goals will be at a premium. The odds also favour fewer than 2.5 goals, aligning with this analytical outlook.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70%X DRAWBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U70%BTTS67%
deepseek-v3.2 (id)by deepseek75%
HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x250%O/U60%BTTS53%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google68%X DRAWBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%
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Team recent
Ghazl El Mehalla Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | El Mokawloon | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Petrojet | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Kahraba Ismailia | 3 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Wadi Degla | 0 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | El Gouna FC | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Pharco | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | National Bank of Egypt | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Pharco | 0 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Al Ittihad | 0 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Pyramids FC | 1 - 3 | - |
Ghazl El Mehalla have endured a difficult season, reflected in their low win percentage and a tendency to draw games, particularly at home where they boast an impressive 78.6% draw rate from 14 matches. While their overall scoring is low at just 0.7 goals per game, their home defence has been remarkably tight, conceding only 0.4 per fixture. Recent form shows a slight uptick, with their last home game ending in a 1-1 draw, suggesting they can be stubborn opponents on their own turf.
Ismaily SC Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Petrojet | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Future FC | 0 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | El Gouna FC | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Kahraba Ismailia | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | El Mokawloon | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | El Geish | 0 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Haras El Hodood | 0 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | AL Masry | 0 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | El Gouna FC | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Ceramica Cleopatra | 1 - 1 | - |
Ismaily SC's season has been heavily weighted towards defeats, with a stark 66.7% loss rate overall. Their away record is even more concerning, having lost 10 of their 15 away games, conceding an average of one goal per match. However, their most recent away performance was a promising 1-0 victory, and their overall recent form indicates an ability to find the net, scoring 1.7 goals in their last three outings. Despite their struggles, they have shown flashes of attacking intent.
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Lineups
Ghazl El Mehalla
(4-2-3-1)
Ismaily SC
(4-4-2)
