Modern Sport vs Ismaily: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 29 January 2026
Modern Sport FC
One of the matches of the 16th round of the Egyptian Premier League will take place on Thursday at the Al-Gaish Stadium in Cairo, where the local side Modern Sport will host Ismaily. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with solid chances for success.
Match preview
The Cairo club started the season well, but from matchday six to nine, they hit a mini-crisis—no wins during that stretch. After draws against Ghazl El Mahalla and National Bank of Egypt, the team is searching for consistency, but they remain a strong force at home—four wins and four draws in their last ten matches on their own turf.
Despite a lack of prolific scoring, Modern Sport consistently finds the net and, crucially, doesn’t collapse defensively. Their upcoming opponent is significantly weaker, especially on the road, which gives the hosts a great chance to claim victory.
As for Ismaily, the team continues to sink deeper into crisis. Tarek Mostafa’s men have lost eight of their last ten matches and are dangerously close to the relegation zone.
Even recent wins over Haras El Hodoud and Kahraba Ismailia can’t change the overall picture—away from home, Ismaily regularly loses and hardly scores. In their current form, even a draw in Cairo would be considered a success, but objectively, they can’t be seen as favorites.
Probable line-ups
- Modern Sport: Gabaski, Desouki, Reda, Phil, Fawzi, Ghanam, Shika, Zaazaa, Helal, Hassan, Eba
- Ismaily: Adel, Mostafa, Ammar, Nasr, Mohamed, Farag, Eric, Hassan, Katari, Dah, Hazem
Match facts and head-to-head
- Five of the last nine head-to-head meetings ended in a draw
- Ismaily has lost their last four away league matches
- Modern Sport have not won any of their last eight home matches in regular time
Prediction
Ismaily are in deep crisis, especially away from home, where they look vulnerable and unstable. Modern Sport play with more discipline and, despite a recent rough patch, look like the favorites. In this situation, backing the hosts to win seems a smart move—they have every chance to capitalize on their opponent’s problems.
