Future vs Ittihad Alexandria: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 08.05.2026
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One of the matches of the 32nd round in the Egyptian Premier League relegation group will take place on Friday at the Cairo International Stadium, where Future will host Ittihad Alexandria. The home side rarely turn their home advantage into emphatic victories, but the history of their head-to-head encounters and the visitors' poor away form make a bet on Future a solid option.
Match preview
Future are sitting in the crowded middle of the relegation group and are currently above the danger zone, but the team too often gets stuck in draw scenarios. In recent rounds, they lost 1-2 to NBE, played out a 0-0 draw with Tala'ea El Gaish, beat Ismaily 2-0, lost to FC Masr 1-3, and before that had back-to-back goalless draws.
At home, Future are less intimidating and more stubborn: ten draws in fifteen home matches this season perfectly illustrate their style. The team rarely increases the tempo, protect their structure, and often play with minimal risk. Against Ittihad, this could be an advantage - the visitors struggle to cope with the pressure of away matches.
Ittihad Alexandria come into this game off the back of two painful defeats: first, they lost 1-4 away to Wadi Degla, then fell 1-2 at home to Petrojet. Before that, they had draws with Arab Contractors (0-0) and Haras El Hodoud (2-2), so the visitors' current form looks more worrying than stable.
The main vulnerability for Ittihad is playing away from Alexandria: just two wins in fifteen away games and eight defeats show how hard it is for the team to maintain balance on the road. The visitors do show attacking intent, but they often concede early and are forced to play out of their preferred scenario.
Probable lineups
- Future: Makhlouf, Fawzy, Risk, Youssef, Mohamed, Zaazaa, Sabry, Shika, El Metwaly, Eba, Chika
- Ittihad Alexandria: Gennesh, Mohamed, Ibrahim, Alaa, Mahmoud, Isaac, Dunga, Eid, Afsha, Magdy, Farid
Match facts and head-to-head
- Future are unbeaten against Ittihad Alexandria in their last eight league meetings.
- In the first round of the current season, Future defeated Ittihad Alexandria away 2-1.
- Ittihad Alexandria have won only three of their last twenty-eight away matches in the Egyptian Premier League.
Prediction
This looks set to be a low-tempo match with few chances: neither side is known for high-scoring games, and Future at home often turn the match into a chess contest with minimal risks. For the hosts, it's important not to open up, as even a draw keeps them at a safe distance in the table, but their head-to-head record suggests they might aim for more. Ittihad can put up a fight, but their away instability and recent defensive failures make them vulnerable. The optimal prediction is a narrow win for Future.
