Ceramica Cleopatra — Ismaily Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 24 February 2026
Ceramica Cleopatra
On February 24, 2026, in the Round 19 of the Egyptian Premier League, Ceramica Cleopatra will host Ismaily. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Ceramica Cleopatra
Ceramica Cleopatra come into this match after a defeat in their most recent Egyptian Premier League fixture. The team lost 0–1 away to Pyramids FC, a result that brought an end to their two-match winning streak. Prior to that, Ceramica Cleopatra secured an important victory over Zamalek in the Round of 16 of the Egypt Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals, where they will face El Gaish.
In the league, Ceramica Cleopatra currently sit top of the table with 35 points, although the gap to their closest rivals is small and several competitors still have games in hand. Their home form has been very solid as well, with seven wins and only one defeat, ranking them fourth in the league by this metric.
Looking at home head-to-head meetings against El Ismaily, Ceramica Cleopatra hold a clear advantage. They are unbeaten in their last five home matches against this opponent, recording four wins and one draw. Notably, they have won each of the last three home games against El Ismaily without conceding a single goal.
Ismaily
Ismaily head into this match in terrible form. The team have lost five consecutive matches in all competitions and are now seven games without a win overall. In their most recent Egyptian Premier League fixture, Ismaily were beaten 1–2 at home by Wadi Degla.
At the moment, Ismaily sit bottom of the league table, with a record of three wins, one draw, and thirteen defeats from 17 matches. Their attacking output is among the worst in the league, having scored only nine goals so far.
Their away form is also very poor: just one win and seven defeats, with only one goal scored across eight away matches this season.
Looking at the head-to-head record against Ceramica Cleopatra, the advantage clearly lies with the hosts. In the last six meetings, El Ismaily have managed just one victory, losing the other five matches.
Probable Lineups
- Ceramica Cleopatra: Bassam, El Sayed, Arthur, Nabil, Hani, Belhadji, Solia, Ougola, Qalawa, Islam, Lakay
- Ismaily: Adel, Mostafa, Mansour, Abdelsalam, Mohamed, Farag, Traore, Hassan, Hamdi, Abdelsamia, El Nagawy
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Ceramica Cleopatra have won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
- Ismaily have lost their last 5 matches.
- Ceramica Cleopatra have won 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
Ceramica Cleopatra — Ismaily Prediction
Both teams suffered defeats in their most recent matches, but their overall situations are completely different. Ceramica Cleopatra currently lead the league and have been very strong at home this season. In addition, they hold a clear advantage in recent head-to-head meetings against Ismaily. The visitors, meanwhile, are in extremely poor form. Ismaily are bottom of the table, have lost five matches in a row, and possess one of the weakest attacks in the league. Their away record is particularly concerning, with just one win and only one goal scored in eight away matches. Considering Ceramica Cleopatra’s strong home performances, their superior head-to-head record, and Ismaily’s terrible form, the hosts are clear favourites and should have a strong chance of securing all three points. Recommended bet: Ceramica Cleopatra to Win — 1.52
