Smouha vs Kahraba Ismailia prediction, H2H and probable lineups – December 30, 2025
Smouha
Kahraba Ismailia
As part of the fourth round of the Egyptian League Cup group stage, Smouha will face Kahraba Ismailia. The clash will take place in Alexandria on Tuesday, December 30. Kick-off is set for 19:00 Central European Time. I suggest a bet focused on the goal tally in this encounter.
Match preview
Smouha have shown consistent performances this 2025/26 season in both the Egyptian Premier League and the League Cup. The team is delivering solid results, regularly collecting points and holding mid-table positions.
Smouha are a tough nut to crack, reflecting their balanced approach and ability to grind out results. While not the most prolific side, they make the most of their chances and are quite dependable at the back.
In recent fixtures, the club has displayed its trademark pragmatic yet stable style of football. Smouha are adept at controlling the tempo of the game but rarely create a flurry of scoring opportunities. Most of their previous matches have ended with no more than a single goal scored.
Psychologically, the team is feeling confident: a positive result against Kahraba would provide extra motivation and boost their self-belief. It would also allow them to stay in contention for a playoff spot until the very end.
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Kahraba Ismailia are struggling both in terms of results and overall performance. In the Premier League, the team sits at the very bottom of the table and rarely picks up points.
Their summer promotion has taken a toll, as Kahraba are finding it extremely tough at the elite level. While their attacking output isn't the worst compared to other teams, their defensive woes are glaring.
Kahraba concede nearly 2 goals per game on average—the worst defensive record in the league. Notably, the team performs much better away from home, as they've lost every home match this season.
Their League Cup campaign hasn't been much better, though not as disastrous. Both previous matches ended in draws. While the stalemate against Al Ittihad didn't make waves, the 3-3 draw with Zamalek was a real shocker—especially considering Kahraba were three goals down at one point.
Match facts
- Smouha have kept clean sheets in their last two matches.
- Kahraba have failed to win in regulation time for ten straight games.
- Smouha average 0.9 goals per home game, while Kahraba average 0.6 goals per away game.
Probable lineups
- Smouha: Maihoub, Hafez, Dabash, Mostafa, Afifi, El-Gandour, El-Sisi, Mohamed, Fekri, Ekhya, Ashraf.
- Kahraba Ismailia: El-Gabri, Ekhya, Sheta, Elhashab, El-Fayoumi, El-Shazli, Hani, Hamza, Abdelhaim, Zika, El-Said.
H2H
The only previous head-to-head meeting between these sides ended with a 2-1 victory for Smouha.
Prediction
Both teams prefer pragmatic football and are unlikely to take risks, especially given the group-stage standings. This is particularly true for Smouha, while the pressure is likely off Kahraba. My pick is under 2 goals for the match.
