Pyramids vs El-Gouna: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – 28 January 2026
El Gouna FC
One of the matches of the 16th round of the Egyptian Premier League will take place on Wednesday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, where Pyramids will host El-Gouna. I'm offering a bet on the total goals in this clash, with promising odds for success.
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Match preview
The reigning CAF Champions League winners are looking strong in the league and are in the thick of the title race. After 12 matches played, Pyramids sit second in the table, but trail leaders Ceramica Cleopatra by five points. The team’s only defeat in the Premier League came back in round 4, and they have remained unbeaten since.
Led by prolific striker Fiston Mayele, the side consistently picks up points and rarely slips, averaging 1.7 goals per game. The last encounter between these teams in the Cup ended with a convincing 3-0 victory for Pyramids, underlining their current dominance.
El-Gouna have improved after a poor start and now show consistent results, especially away from home, where they've picked up six wins and no defeats in seven matches. The team is solid defensively—just 10 goals conceded in 13 rounds—but still struggle to convert in attack.
Interestingly, in the Egypt Cup on January 20, El-Gouna were thrashed by this same Pyramids side—0:3, and now have a chance for at least a minimal revenge. Despite this, the visitors are showing progress compared to last season, when they were fighting for survival and had to contest the relegation playoffs. Now, the club sits in 11th place.
Probable lineups
- Pyramids: El-Shenawy, Karim, Sami, Marei, Chibi, Hemdan, Lashin, Atef, Karti, Zalaka, Mayele
- El-Gouna: Alaa, Jatta, Mustafa, Ahmed, Taalab, Ibrahim, Mahmoud, Karim, Salah, Marwan, Tolulope
Match facts and head-to-head
- Pyramids have won 7 of their last 10 matches against El-Gouna.
- In 5 of the last head-to-head matches, only one team has managed to score.
- Pyramids have scored at least twice in 8 of their last 10 games.
Prediction
Pyramids are in great shape and rarely slip up at home. The last meeting with El-Gouna ended in a big win, and everything now points to another home triumph: form, squad, and the stats are all on their side. The visitors have improved, but the class gap is still significant. Expect a high-scoring match with at least two goals and a confident win for the favorites.
