Ceramica Cleopatra vs Pyramids prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 28 May 2025
Ceramica Cleopatra
On Wednesday, May 28, at the Arab Contractors Stadium in Cairo, one of the fixtures of the next round of the Egyptian Premier League will take place, as Ceramica Cleopatra hosts Pyramids. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 Central European Time. Let's take a closer look at the best bet for this encounter.
Ceramica Cleopatra
Ceramica Cleopatra approach this match sitting fifth in the league table with 37 points. The team no longer has significant ambitions in the championship, but they're still in the hunt for the League Cup, having confidently advanced to the semi-finals. In the quarterfinals, Ceramica defeated Petrojet, taking a comfortable first-leg lead at home — 4-1 — and, despite losing the second leg 0-1, moved on. Their semi-final opponent will be Ismaily.
The team's recent form has been inconsistent — two wins, one draw, and two narrow 0-1 defeats in their last five matches. Noteworthy among their victories is the 4-0 away win over Al Masry and a 2-0 home triumph over Haras El Hodood in the previous round.
It's worth noting that Ceramica Cleopatra haven't lost at home to Pyramids in their last three meetings: two wins and one draw.
Pyramids
Pyramids are heading into the season's climax with a packed schedule. They're still fighting for the championship, trailing leaders Al Ahly by just two points. Should their rivals slip up and Pyramids claim victory, they could leap to the top of the table as early as the next round.
Additionally, the team is competing in the CAF Champions League final. In the first leg against Mamelodi Sundowns, after trailing for nearly the entire second half, Pyramids managed to snatch a dramatic equalizer seconds before the final whistle — 1-1. Now, the decisive match will be played on their home turf.
After a rough patch, Pyramids have rediscovered their form and are unbeaten in their last three matches. They've picked up two wins — 2-0 over Petrojet and 1-0 against Zamalek — as well as a draw with Mamelodi Sundowns.
It's also worth noting that in head-to-head clashes with Cleopatra, Pyramids are unbeaten in the last four — two wins and two draws.
Probable lineups
- Ceramica Cleopatra: Bassam, Shokry, Mohamed, Nabil, Hani, Adel, Reda, Toni, Lakau, Otman, Issa.
- Pyramids: El Shenawy, Chibi, Marei, Sami, Hamdi, Atef, Toure, Magdy, Adel, Mayele, El-Karti.
Key stats and head-to-head
- Pyramids are unbeaten in 6 of their last 8 matches.
- Three of the last four Pyramids matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Three of the last four Ceramica matches have also ended with under 2.5 goals.
- Pyramids are unbeaten in the last four head-to-head meetings.
- Five of the last seven head-to-heads have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in six of the last seven head-to-head encounters.
Ceramica Cleopatra vs Pyramids match prediction
Ceramica Cleopatra go into this match with little at stake — they've secured a comfortable mid-table spot and are more focused on preparations for the League Cup. Pyramids, meanwhile, are locked in a fierce title race and cannot afford to drop points. They need nothing less than a win to keep their hopes alive of overtaking Al Ahly and finishing the season on a high. Expect Pyramids to take the field with maximum motivation, while Cleopatra are unlikely to take risks, opting for a calmer and more cautious approach. My prediction for this match is a Pyramids victory at odds of 1.85.
