Modern Sport vs Kahraba Ismailia: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 16 February 2026
Modern Sport FC
Kahrbaa Ismailia
One of the fixtures of the 18th round of the Egyptian Premier League will take place on Monday at the Cairo International Stadium, where Modern Sport will host Kahraba Ismailia. The hosts are sitting mid-table and gradually stabilizing their game, while the visitors are anchored at the bottom and desperately need points. Let’s take a closer look at the best bet for this encounter.
Match preview
Modern Sport’s season has been neither spectacular nor disastrous. In their last six matches across all competitions, Modern Sport have lost only once in regular time, with five games ending in draws – a testament to their pragmatic approach. In the league, they recently edged Ismaily 1-0, drew 1-1 with El Gouna, and had goalless stalemates against NBE and Ghazl Al Mahalla—showing a cautious style that rarely leaves them exposed.
Notably, four of Modern Sport’s last four Premier League matches have seen under 2.5 total goals. At home, they’ve claimed just one win in their last six outings, but have suffered only one defeat in that span. Their goal difference (16:16) underscores a balanced, systematic style of football without glaring weaknesses.
The visitors are languishing in 20th place and suffering from serious defensive frailties. In 16 league matches, they’ve conceded 32 goals – the worst defensive record in the competition. Last round, they were beaten by Zamalek (2-5), and before that, lost to Pyramids (1-2) and FC Masr (1-2), repeatedly making positional mistakes.
However, Kahraba haven’t looked hopeless away from home: a win over Haras Al Hodoud (2-1) and a draw with Tala'ea Al Jaish (1-1) show they can grind out results. Still, their instability and lack of defensive discipline often undermine any attacking progress.
Probable line-ups
- Modern Sport: Abougabal, Fawzi, Rizk, Elfil, Desouki, Sabry, Mosaad, El Metwaly, Mohamed G., Hassan X., Chika G.
- Kahraba Ismailia: Shawky F., El Shazly H., Yehia K., Elkhashab S., Awad I., El Fayoumi E., Sulieman A., Hamza A., Abdelnaim I., Hany M., Farouk M.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Modern Sport are unbeaten in six of their last seven Premier League matches.
- Under 2.5 total goals have been scored in each of Modern Sport's last four league games.
- Kahraba Ismailia have conceded 32 goals in 16 rounds – the worst defensive record among the lower-table teams.
Prediction
Modern Sport play with discipline and rarely allow their opponents many chances. Kahraba Ismailia are unstable at the back and regularly commit costly errors, especially against well-organized teams. Expect a tight, low-scoring game with a slight edge for the home side.
