Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad Predictions
Premier League · Egypt
Ghazl El Mehalla
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 0 - 2
Al Ittihad
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Al Ittihad Win
Match Result
7.2/10Ghazl El Mehalla Edge Al Ittihad in Tight Premier League Contest
Ghazl El Mehalla secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Ittihad at the Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium, capitalizing on a strong first-half performance to claim all three points. The hosts struck twice before the interval, with goals in the 31st and 45th minutes, before Al Ittihad responded early in the second half to set up a tense finale. Despite enjoying more possession (54%) and matching Mehalla's shots on target (3 each), Al Ittihad couldn't find an equalizer as the home side held firm under pressure. The match was characterized by contrasting halves: Ghazl El Mehalla were clinical in the first, while Al Ittihad dominated possession and pressed relentlessly after the break. Both sides showed attacking intent, with Mehalla registering 16 shots to Al Ittihad's 9, but ultimately it was the hosts' early efficiency that proved decisive.
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DOWN BADPredicted
0 - 2
Actual
2 - 1
💰 Bet Results0/2 hit
Key Moments
31' — Goal
Ghazl El Mehalla open the scoring, capitalizing on a swift attacking move.
45' — Goal
Mehalla double their lead just before halftime, putting Al Ittihad on the back foot.
47' — Goal
Hossam Hassan pulls one back for Al Ittihad, igniting hopes of a comeback.
56' — Yellow Card
Ghazl El Mehalla pick up their first booking as the game intensifies.
68' — Yellow Card
Second yellow for Mehalla as they defend their lead doggedly.
75' — Yellow Card
Al Ittihad's frustration boils over with a booking as they chase the equalizer.
Ghazl El Mehalla
Ghazl El Mehalla executed their game plan effectively, especially in the opening 45 minutes. Deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation, they pressed high and transitioned quickly, creating numerous chances and converting two crucial opportunities. The midfield duo of M. Touré and Abdel Rahman Osama provided balance, while the attacking trio behind Mohamed Salem Ekbad offered creativity and movement. After conceding early in the second half, Mehalla showed resilience, absorbing pressure and managing the game well. Their defense, marshaled by Ahmed El Aash and Abdel Fattah Sheta, stood firm despite Al Ittihad's late push.
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Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad started slowly but grew into the contest, especially after switching to a more attacking posture following the break. Their 4-3-2-1 setup allowed them to control midfield in the second half, reflected in their 54% possession. Joseph Arumala and Nour Alaa provided creative impetus, while Hossam Hassan was a persistent threat up front and grabbed the goal that gave the visitors hope. Despite their territorial advantage and improved intensity, Al Ittihad struggled to break down Mehalla's disciplined defense and failed to convert possession into clear-cut chances, ultimately falling short in their comeback bid.
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Tactical Analysis
Ghazl El Mehalla’s 4-2-3-1 formation provided a solid base for quick transitions and width, with overlapping full-backs and an energetic midfield. Their pressing in the first half forced Al Ittihad into mistakes, leading to both goals. After the break, Mehalla dropped deeper, focusing on defensive solidity and looking to hit on the counter. Al Ittihad’s 4-3-2-1 setup emphasized midfield control, especially after halftime. The introduction of more attacking intent saw them push their full-backs higher and commit more men forward, but their lack of cutting edge in the final third was telling. Set pieces and wide play were utilized, but Mehalla’s compact shape limited clear chances.
Turning Point
The second goal for Ghazl El Mehalla just before halftime gave them a crucial cushion and ultimately proved decisive as Al Ittihad’s second-half surge fell short.
Man of the Match
Mohamed Salem Ekbad
Instrumental in both goals and led the line with intelligence and energy throughout.
Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad: Match Preview
Ghazl El Mehalla enter this fixture in crisis, bottom of the table with a solitary point from six matches and a goal difference of -9. Their last five league outings have yielded just one goal and three defeats, with the most recent setback a 0-1 loss away to Smouha. In stark contrast, Al Ittihad are surging: four wins in their last five, including a composed 2-1 victory over El Gouna, have propelled them into the top five and marked them as early-season overachievers.
The tactical battle is defined by Mehalla's inability to threaten in attack—averaging just 1.4 shots on target and 0.4 goals per game over their last five—against an Al Ittihad defence that has kept three clean sheets and conceded only once away from home all season. Al Ittihad's attack has been efficient rather than explosive, but with 1.4 goals per game in their last five and a knack for decisive second-half strikes, they look well placed to exploit Mehalla's vulnerabilities. Set pieces may offer Mehalla a glimmer of hope, but their low corner count and lack of aerial threat limit their upside.
The model expects Al Ittihad's momentum and defensive discipline to dictate the match, with the visitors likely to control possession and probe for openings. Unless Mehalla can conjure a dramatic turnaround in the final third, the most probable scenario is a controlled away win, possibly with a clean sheet, as Al Ittihad continue their strong run.
How Ghazl El Mehalla and Al Ittihad Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Ghazl El Mehallalast 5 matchesOccasional threat
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Al Ittihadlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Ghazl El Mehalla are mired in a deep slump, with a form string of 'LDLLD' and just one goal scored in their last five league matches. Their attack has failed to fire at home, where they've yet to score in three games. Al Ittihad, meanwhile, are on a surge—four wins in their last five, three clean sheets, and an unbeaten away record underline their momentum.
Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad — Last 6 Matches
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
- −Struggling to score — 0.4 goals/game
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Defensively solid — 0.4 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +66.67% clean sheet rate this season
Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad that most previews miss.
- 1Ghazl El Mehalla have failed to score in four of their last five league matches and are yet to score at home this season.
- 2Al Ittihad have kept three clean sheets in their last five, conceding just two goals in that span and none away from home.
- 3Five of the last ten H2H meetings have ended in draws, with three finishing 0-0 or 1-1, but Mehalla's current form is their worst in years.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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BTTS: Yes
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The Case For This Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad Prediction
Al Ittihad arrive in El Mahalla El Kubra riding a wave of momentum, having taken 13 points from their opening six matches and winning four of their last five. Ghazl El Mehalla, by contrast, are rooted to the bottom of the table with a single point, goalless at home all season and winless in six. The form lines could hardly be more divergent: Mehalla's last five show a solitary goal and three straight league defeats, while Al Ittihad have only conceded twice in that same span. Tactically, the contest is likely to hinge on whether Mehalla can muster any attacking threat against an Al Ittihad side that has kept three clean sheets in their last five and not conceded away from home this season. Mehalla's average of just 1.4 shots on target per game over their last five, coupled with 0 goals scored at home in three league outings, highlights the scale of their challenge. Al Ittihad, meanwhile, have found a knack for late goals and control the ball well on their travels, averaging 55% possession and 4.6 corners per game away. Set pieces could offer a rare route for the hosts, but their low corner count (3.4 per game) limits even that avenue. Given the current trajectories, the model expects Al Ittihad to control proceedings and break through a Mehalla defence that has conceded in every home game. The likeliest scenario is a patient away performance, with Al Ittihad's superior organisation and form eventually telling. Unless Mehalla can dramatically improve their attacking output, a low-scoring away win looks the most probable outcome.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Ghazl El Mehalla have failed to score in four of their last five games and are yet to score at home this season.
Defence
- →Al Ittihad have won four of their last five league matches, conceding just two goals in that span.
- →Al Ittihad's away record this season is unbeaten, with two wins and a draw, and zero goals conceded.
Where the Model Sees Value: Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad(2)
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Match Result: Al Ittihad Win
Al Ittihad have won four of their last five league matches, conceding just two goals in that span, while Ghazl El Mehalla have failed to score in four of their last five and remain winless this season. The away side's momentum and defensive solidity, combined with Mehalla's blunt attack, make an away win the strongest data-backed angle.
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BTTS: No
Ghazl El Mehalla have scored just once in six league matches and failed to find the net in four of their last five, while Al Ittihad have kept three clean sheets in their last five. The underlying shot and xG data for Mehalla suggest their scoring woes are not down to bad luck.
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🚩 Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4 corners for Ghazl El Mehalla and 5.2 for Al Ittihad, for an expected total of 9.2. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (56%). Over 8.5: 57% · Over 10.5: 32%.
What History Says: Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad
The head-to-head record is balanced, with five draws in the last ten meetings and a tendency towards low-scoring matches—three of the last five have ended 1-0 or 0-0. Mehalla did win the most recent home clash 1-0, but Al Ittihad's current form is superior to any recent spell in this rivalry.
Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
3
Ghazl El Mehalla wins
5
Draws
2
Al Ittihad wins
Things to Watch: Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available at time of analysis, so value edges cannot be calculated.
- ⚠️If Ghazl El Mehalla break their scoring drought, the BTTS 'no' angle could be threatened.
- ⚠️Recent H2H history shows several draws, including two 0-0s in the last five meetings, suggesting some risk of a stalemate if Al Ittihad struggle to convert.
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Final Verdict
Ghazl El Mehalla 0–2 Al IttihadThe model projects a 2-0 win for Al Ittihad, anchored by the away side's current momentum—four wins in five and three clean sheets—against a Mehalla team that has not scored at home all season. The single strongest data point is Mehalla's attacking impotence, with just one goal in six league games. The main risk is that Al Ittihad, who have drawn several H2H meetings in the past, fail to convert their dominance into goals and allow Mehalla to grind out a low-scoring draw.
Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad: Common Questions
Who will win Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad?
The model gives Al Ittihad a 60% chance of victory, with Ghazl El Mehalla at just 11% and a 29% probability of a draw. This is based on Al Ittihad's four wins in their last five and Mehalla's ongoing winless run.
Will Ghazl El Mehalla score against Al Ittihad?
It's unlikely—Mehalla have failed to score in four of their last five league matches and are yet to net at home this season, while Al Ittihad have kept three clean sheets in their last five. The model assigns only an 18% chance to both teams scoring.
Can Al Ittihad keep their winning run going?
The data strongly supports it: Al Ittihad have won four of their last five and have not conceded away from home this season. Their current form string of 'WLWWW' is among the best in the league, and the model makes them clear favourites.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Ghazl El Mehalla vs Al Ittihad: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 14 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.