Kahrbaa – Al Ittihad. Prediction, H2H and probable line-ups — December 24, 2025

On Wednesday, December 24, in the third round of the Egypt League Cup, Kahrbaa will host Al Ittihad from Alexandria on their home turf. Read on for a detailed look at both teams and our match prediction.

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Match preview

Kahrbaa Ismailia approaches the clash with Al Ittihad after a series of tough outings in the 2025/26 season. In the Premier League, the club has struggled defensively, conceding multiple goals per match and rarely scoring more than once, even when creating chances. Their latest fixture against Pyramids ended in a 1-2 defeat, and overall this season, the team has let in far more than they've scored, highlighting their difficulty with compact play. However, Kahrbaa can draw confidence from their recent head-to-head meetings with Al Ittihad: in both encounters this season, Kahrbaa managed to win away with identical 1-0 scorelines.

Al Ittihad Alexandria have also been lacking consistency this season. The team has suffered losses in the Premier League and often finds itself under pressure against stronger opponents. After 13 rounds, they've scored just 8 goals while conceding 19, which leaves them in 20th place in the league with only 8 points. The Alexandria side is winless in seven games, losing five of those.

In the upcoming match, Kahrbaa will likely aim to avoid an open game and won't allow their opponents to seize the early initiative. The hosts are expected to play compactly, seek quick transitions from defense to attack, and use set pieces as opportunities to create danger. Their main objective is to avoid exposing their flanks to a team that thrives on direct attacks and long balls.

Al Ittihad, on the other hand, will surely try to control possession and build up through positional play. The visitors know that applying intense pressure early on could give them an edge, but they must be wary of Kahrbaa's quick counterattacks when losing the ball.

Probable line-ups

Kahrbaa: Shavki, Jaber, Sheta, Elkhashab, El Fayoumi, Halal, Hamza, Yehia, Abdelnaim, Maradona, El Said
Al Ittihad: Genesh, Liadi, Ibrahim, Alaa, Mohamed, Isaac, Atef, Alaa, Nagy, Sherif, Farid

Match facts and head-to-head

• Kahrbaa have come out on top in both recent meetings
• Kahrbaa have lost six of their last eight matches
• Al Ittihad have won only two of their last fifteen matches

Prediction

I believe the hosts are clear favorites to win this match: Al Ittihad are in dreadful form and are unlikely to compete for points. My prediction: Asian handicap Kahrbaa (0) at 1.68