Ghazl El Mahalla vs Pyramids: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – 24 February 2026
Ghazl Al Mahalla
In one of the matches of the 20th round of the Egyptian Premier League, local side Ghazl El Mahalla will host Cairo’s Pyramids at the Yel Ghazel Stadium on Tuesday. The visitors are firmly in the title race and have a fantastic opportunity to strengthen their position near the top of the table. I suggest betting on the outcome of this clash, which offers excellent chances for success.
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Match preview
The hosts are currently 14th in the standings with 18 points from 17 rounds, relying primarily on a well-organized defense. In recent matches, the team played out goalless draws against FC Masr and Tala'ea Al Jaish, but also suffered defeats to Ceramica Cleopatra (2-3) and Wadi Degla (2-3). Notably, Ghazl are unbeaten in nine consecutive home league games and have kept a clean sheet in their last five home Premier League fixtures.
However, their attacking output remains limited – just 11 goals scored in 17 league matches this season. All of their last nine home league games have seen under 2.5 goals, underscoring their pragmatic approach. The team often plays to protect the score and tends to draw – 12 stalemates in 17 rounds.
The visitors sit third, level on 34 points with the leaders, and are in impressive form. Pyramids recently beat Ceramica Cleopatra (1-0) and ENPPI (2-1), and have looked strong in African competitions, defeating Rivers United (4-1) and RSB Berkane (3-0). In the last six head-to-head meetings with Ghazl, Pyramids have always come out on top, keeping a clean sheet every time.
The stats further favor the visitors: 26 goals scored and just 12 conceded in 16 rounds, with an 83% win rate across their last six matches in all competitions. Even away from home, Pyramids are solid – three wins in their last six away fixtures, including a convincing 2-1 triumph over ENPPI.
Probable lineups
- Ghazl El Mahalla: Amer; El Aash, Ashraf, Yasser, Amoory; Shousha, Abdelbaset; Zakaria, Afagoui, Bolbol; Mwanga.
- Pyramids: El Shenawy; Chibi, Marei, Samy, Hafez; Lashin, Hamdan; Ziko, Zalaka, Mayele; El Karti.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Pyramids have won all six of their most recent league meetings with Ghazl El Mahalla.
- All of Ghazl’s last nine home matches have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
- Pyramids have recorded 10 wins in 16 Egyptian Premier League matches this season.
Prediction
This promises to be a cautious encounter: the hosts traditionally play a closed game, while the visitors boast higher quality and greater attacking variety. Given Pyramids’ dominance in head-to-head clashes and their current form, the visitors look like clear favorites. I expect a Pyramids win in a low-scoring match.
