Petrojet vs. Ghazl El Mahalla Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups - March 5, 2025
One of the matches of the 17th round of the Egyptian Championship will be played at the "Petro Sport" arena, where the local Petrojet will host Ghazl El Mahalla. I suggest betting on goals in this clash with good chances of success.
Match Preview
Petrojet, who triumphed in the Second Division last season and secured promotion to the elite of Egyptian football, continues to show a commendable level of play in the Premier League. After 16 rounds, the team occupies the 11th spot in the standings, which is a good result for a newcomer.
Petrojet is just two points away from the top nine. In the last round, the team faced Ceramica Cleopatra away and suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat. This result extended Petrojet's winless streak to six matches – three draws and three losses.
Ghazl El Mahalla, who finished second in the Second Division last season, deservedly returned to the elite of Egyptian football. The team outpaced its closest pursuer by just three points, securing a high place in the final table.
In the new Premier League campaign, the club started successfully and currently sits in 13th place in the standings. In the last round, Ghazl El Mahalla hosted ENPPI and thrashed their opponent 3-0. The team is only four points behind the top nine, leaving good chances for improvement in the championship.
Probable Lineups
- Petrojet: Salah - Bahbah, Reda, Reyad, Kenawy - El-Metwally, Hamdan - Ben Moussa, Tawfik, Gamal – Chukwud
- Ghazl El Mahalla: Amer, Zakaria, El Gazar, Castello, El Nagar, Ashraf, Ashraf, Ahmimi, Hammouda, Toure, Yehia
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, the teams drew twice in the Second Division
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet won in 4 out of 5 matches
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet won in two out of five matches
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the home team, with Petrojet's victory rated at odds of 2.22. We believe that taking the "Total Under 2.0" with odds of 1.72 is a viable option here.
