Ceramica Cleopatra vs National Bank prediction 05.03.2026 | Egyptian Premier League
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Contents
- Competition: Egyptian Premier League
- Date: 5th March, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
- Venue: Cairo International Stadium
Round 21 of the Egyptian Premier League 2025/26 sees Ceramica Cleopatra host National Bank of Egypt. Ceramica Cleopatra currently occupy 4th place in the table with 37 points from 19 matches, reflecting a particularly strong run at home this season, whereas National Bank sit 9th with 25 points and have shown impressive form on the road.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Ceramica Cleopatra
2 : 0
National Bank of Egypt
League Cup
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National Bank of Egypt
1 : 2
Ceramica Cleopatra
Premier League
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Ceramica Cleopatra
0 : 5
National Bank of Egypt
League Cup
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Ceramica Cleopatra
1 : 0
National Bank of Egypt
Premier League
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National Bank of Egypt
0 : 1
Ceramica Cleopatra
Premier League
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National Bank of Egypt
2 : 2
Ceramica Cleopatra
League Cup
Recent head-to-head results point to Ceramica Cleopatra holding the upper hand at home. They have won four of the last five Egyptian Premier League meetings on their turf, with National Bank only securing one away victory in that sequence.
Ceramica Cleopatra team overview
Ceramica Cleopatra’s current league campaign is relatively strong with 11 wins, placing them among the contenders for continental qualification positions. Their home record (7-1-1) is particularly impressive, underlining their resilience on home turf, which could prove pivotal for the title challenge later in the season.
In recent domestic form, Ceramica have not been at their best, failing to win any of their last three league outings. Still, they avoided defeats in the last two Egyptian Premier League fixtures, drawing 1-1 with Wadi Degla and Ismaily in Rounds 19 and 20 respectively. Injury news is not publicly available, but head coach Ali Maher is expected to field his strongest starting XI.
Last matches of
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Wadi Degla
1 : 1
Ceramica Cleopatra
Premier League
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Ceramica Cleopatra
1 : 1
Ismaily
Premier League
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Pyramids FC
1 : 0
Ceramica Cleopatra
Premier League
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Zamalek
1 : 2
Ceramica Cleopatra
Egypt Cup
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Ceramica Cleopatra
3 : 2
Ghazl El Mehalla
Premier League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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18
Mohamed Bassam
Defenders
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2
Ahmed Hany
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5
Ragab Nabil
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24
Arthur Justice
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33
Karim El Debes
Midfielders
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4
Karim Nedved
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7
Islam Issa
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10
Ahmed Belhadji
Forwards
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23
Fagrie Lakay
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11
Sodiq Awujoola
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77
Mohamed Reda
National Bank team overview
National Bank’s season has been characterised by 10 draws - the joint-second highest number of draws among all 21 teams of the Egyptian top division - but only five wins from 18 matches overall. Their away record (4-4-1) is a solid representation of their cautious game approach but also the capability to not lose in sequences of games, which could prove crucial away from home.
Their tendency to avoid defeats in Premier League fixtures has been evident in recent weeks, with just one loss in their last seven outings. They are incredibly cautious at the back and prioritise defensive stability over attacking potential, as reflected in the low number of goals scored in most of their league matches.
Last matches of
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National Bank of Egypt
1 : 3
Smouha
Premier League
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National Bank of Egypt
1 : 0
Pharco
Premier League
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ENPPI
0 : 0
National Bank of Egypt
Premier League
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National Bank of Egypt
1 : 1
Al Ahly SC
Premier League
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Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC
0 : 1
National Bank of Egypt
Premier League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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27
Abdel Aziz El Balouti
Defenders
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17
Ahmed El Nadry
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6
Mahmoud El-Gazzar
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33
Dao Cyrille
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12
Ahmed Meteb
Midfielders
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18
Ahmed Reda
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21
Ahmed Madbouli
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4
Saidou Simporé
Forwards
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77
Mostafa Shalaby
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23
Ahmed Amin Oufa
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9
Osama Faisal
Prediction
A narrow home win seems the most likely outcome in a contest possibly decided by a single goal or two.
Prediction: Ceramica Cleopatra to Win.
Three reasons we expect Ceramica Cleopatra to Win
- Ceramica Cleopatra have recorded four wins from a possible five at the Cairo International Stadium in recent seasons.
- National Bank have claimed only a single win from their last five trips to the Cairo International Stadium.
- Ceramica Cleopatra have recorded seven home league wins from a possible nine this season.
Main prediction -
to win
Best Odds:
20Bet
2.32
vs standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zamalek | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 31 - 12 | +19 | 40 |
| 2 | Pyramids FC | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 29 - 14 | +15 | 37 |
| 3 | Al Ahly | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 29 - 16 | +13 | 37 |
| 4 | Ceramica Cleopatra | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 27 - 14 | +13 | 37 |
| 5 | Al Masry | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 27 - 19 | +8 | 29 |
| 6 | Smouha | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 18 - 13 | +5 | 28 |
| 7 | Wadi Degla | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 23 - 20 | +3 | 28 |
| 8 | ZED FC | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 19 - 16 | +3 | 26 |
| 9 | National Bank of Egypt | 18 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 16 - 11 | +5 | 25 |
| 10 | Petrojet | 19 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 20 - 21 | -1 | 25 |
| 11 | ENPPI | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 17 - 15 | +2 | 24 |
| 12 | El Gounah | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 15 - 15 | 0 | 24 |
| 13 | Modern Sport FC | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 18 - 19 | -1 | 23 |
| 14 | Al Ittihad | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 15 - 23 | -8 | 20 |
| 15 | Ghazl El Mehalla | 19 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 12 - 15 | -3 | 18 |
| 16 | Al Mokawloon | 19 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 12 - 18 | -6 | 18 |
| 17 | Haras El Hodood | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 - 26 | -12 | 17 |
| 18 | El Geish | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 - 22 | -12 | 16 |
| 19 | Kahraba Ismailia | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21 - 35 | -14 | 16 |
| 20 | Pharco | 19 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 - 22 | -14 | 14 |
| 21 | Ismaily | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 11 - 26 | -15 | 11 |