ENPPI vs National Bank: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 16 February 2026
One of the fixtures of the 18th round of the Egyptian Premier League will take place on Monday at the Petrosport Stadium in Cairo, where ENPPI will host National Bank. The teams are neighbors in the table, separated by just one point, so the match promises to be tightly contested and cautious. Considering the tournament situation and head-to-head statistics, I suggest a bet on goals.
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Match preview
ENPPI are going through the season without major setbacks, but also without any impressive winning streaks. In recent rounds, the team lost to Pyramids (1-2) and Semouha (1-2), drew with Petrojet (1-1), and previously shared points with Tala'ea Al Jaish (1-1). The side often manages to pick up points, but converting chances remains their main issue – averaging less than a goal per game.
At the same time, ENPPI play quite organized football at home: 1-0 victories over FC Masr and Ismaily show their ability to shut down games. Nine draws in 17 matches this season highlight their pragmatic approach, prioritizing discipline and balance. However, they lack sharpness in the final third.
National Bank are among the most resilient mid-table sides. In their recent outings, they drew with Al Ahly (1-1), beat Arab Contractors (1-0), and have regularly shared the spoils – five draws in their last six matches. NBE are on a long unbeaten run and look particularly solid away from home.
Their away form is impressive: wins over El Gouna (3-0), Ismaily (2-1), Petrojet (3-0), as well as draws with Future (0-0) and FC Masr (1-1). The team has conceded just eight goals in 17 rounds – one of the league's best defensive records. The stats also point to a defensive style – 14 of their 17 games have ended with under 2.5 goals.
Probable line-ups
- ENPPI: Samir A., Hamdi M., Sabiha A., Kalosha A., Temsah H., El Agouz A., Mahmoud A., Kamal Z., Bodian O., Sherif M., Oubaba Y.
- National Bank: El Balouti, Dowidar, El Gazzar, El Nadri, Oufa, Fathi, Ashraf, Wahid, Madbouli, Shalabi, Faisal
Match facts & head-to-head
- ENPPI have won four of their last six Premier League games against National Bank.
- National Bank are unbeaten in their last seven away league matches.
- Most of both teams' recent matches have featured under 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Both teams play cautiously and rarely allow their opponents to open up. ENPPI have traditionally been strong in head-to-head meetings, but National Bank currently look more balanced, especially defensively. Expect a tight contest with few clear-cut chances.
