Haras El-Hodoud vs Pharco prediction, H2H and probable line-ups — February 5, 2026
Haras El Hodoud
Pharco FC
As part of matchday 17 in the Egyptian Premier League, Haras El-Hodoud will take on Pharco. The encounter is set for Alexandria on Thursday, February 5. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 Central European Time. I'm backing a bet on the goal tally in this clash.
Match preview
The Alexandria-based side looked solid last campaign, but this season they're locked in a battle for survival. In the 2025/26 championship, the "Border Guards" are facing serious challenges: midway through the season, they sit 16th in the table with a modest 13 points.
Haras El-Hodoud have virtually lost any hope of breaking into the top 7, as only five matches remain in the first half of the season. The main objective now is to secure their status in the top flight.
At home, Haras El-Hodoud are more reliable, but their away form is noticeably worse, highlighting a degree of inconsistency. Eight of their 13 points have been earned on their own turf, so they have a decent chance in the upcoming fixture.
Their recent form, however, leaves much to be desired. After a League Cup exit, they suffered back-to-back defeats in the Premier League and haven't tasted victory since September last year.
Pharco, also from Alexandria, have established themselves in the Premier League in recent years, but the 2025/26 season has been far from ideal. Last year, they were challenging for continental qualification, but now they find themselves fighting at the lower end of the table.
The "Pharmacists" are only two points clear of Ismaily, who are bottom. Their overall stats reveal major struggles in the league: just five goals scored in 15 matches — the worst attacking record in the division.
Pharco's recent form has been a string of inconsistent performances: dropping points against direct rivals and suffering defeats to the league's heavyweights, exposing issues both in defence and attack.
This has left the team under growing pressure as they search for ways to improve. Six consecutive defeats in all competitions do little to inspire optimism, and it looks like Pharco will be locked in a tense relegation battle for the remainder of the season.
Match facts
- Haras El-Hodoud have lost just one of their last five home matches.
- Pharco have lost four away matches in a row.
- Pharco are on a six-match losing streak overall.
- Haras El-Hodoud average 1 goal per game at home, while Pharco average 0.6 goals per game on the road.
Probable line-ups
- Haras El-Hodoud: El-Zenfali, Abdelhakim, Abu-Salima, Mohamed, Nail, Ashraf, Cooper, Hamdi, El-Henawy, Gamal, Ouka.
- Pharco: Shika, Gaber, Mohamed, Ndiaye, Mostafa, Ezz, Halimo, Emam, El-Mallah, Ndiay, Farhat.
H2H
The sides have met four times, with two draws and one win apiece.
Prediction
Given the limited attacking firepower of both teams and their previous head-to-head encounters, there's every reason to expect a match with few clear chances and goals. My bet is on the total goals under 2.
