Arab Contractors vs Al Ittihad: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — April 23, 2026
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Arab Contractors Stadium in Cairo will host a crucial Round 6 relegation group clash in the Egyptian Premier League. Direct rivals in the battle to stay in the top flight face off: Arab Contractors welcome Al Ittihad from Alexandria.
Match preview
Arab Contractors are still fighting for survival. The team currently sits 10th in the relegation group with 26 points. The "Zamalekians" have shown extremely inconsistent results, alternating rare wins with draws: in their last seven matches, they've drawn four times and won twice. The main issue for the hosts is their poor conversion rate and lack of a consistent goal scorer. Nevertheless, at home, the team tends to play a compact, risk-averse style.
Al Ittihad Alexandria are slightly higher in the table, in 8th place with 27 points. Miloud Hamdi's men have focused on defense in recent rounds, which has resulted in a string of draws and one hard-fought victory. The Alexandrians rely heavily on their attacking leader Mabululu, who remains a constant threat to any defense in the league. However, the visitors are facing significant personnel issues in defense and midfield due to injuries.
Tactically, we expect a battle between two cautious sides. Arab Contractors will likely enjoy more possession and attempt to break down the opposition via the flanks, while Al Ittihad will set up compact defensive lines and look to exploit counterattacks, making use of Mabululu's pace.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, Al Ittihad have claimed three wins and there have been two draws
- Arab Contractors have lost only once in their last seven matches, drawing four times
- Al Ittihad are unbeaten in five matches: four draws and one win
Prediction
I expect a tight, low-scoring contest with few clear-cut chances. My prediction: total under (2) at 1.6
