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- Competition: Egyptian Premier League
- Date: 8th April, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: El Mahalla Stadium
Round 3 of the Egyptian Premier League relegation round features a crucial clash between Ghazl El Mahalla and El Gouna, with both sides aiming to secure valuable points in the battle to avoid relegation.
Ghazl El Mehalla vs El Gounah Head to Head (H2H) stats
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El Gounah
0 : 0
Ghazl El Mehalla
Premier League
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Ghazl El Mehalla
0 : 4
El Gounah
Premier League
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El Gounah
0 : 1
Ghazl El Mehalla
Premier League
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El Gounah
0 : 0
Ghazl El Mehalla
Premier League
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Ghazl El Mehalla
2 : 1
El Gounah
Premier League
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El Gounah
0 : 0
Ghazl El Mehalla
Premier League
Recent head-to-head encounters indicate a closely contested fixture. The most recent meeting between the sides earlier this season ended in a 0-0 draw, highlighting the defensive nature of the matchup. Over the last few meetings, both teams have recorded one win each and one draw, although El Gouna produced a dominant 4-0 victory in the 2024/25 relegation round.
Ghazl El Mahalla team overview
Ghazl El Mahalla have relied heavily on defensive organization this season, averaging just 0.62 goals scored per match while conceding 0.76 goals per game across recent fixtures. Their matches have been extremely low-scoring, with 75% of games finishing under 2.5 goals, including their last four league outings vs. Pharco (twice), National Bank and Al-Ittihad.
At home, Ghazl El Mahalla maintain a strong defensive record with a high clean-sheet percentage and only 0.45 goals conceded per home match in recent outings. However, their inability to create chances consistently remains a major concern - they have failed to score in five of their last eight league fixtures at the El Mahalla Stadium.
In terms of individual contributions, Ahmed Hamed Shousha leads the scoring charts with four goals, while Ahmed El Shiekh has provided the most assists with three.
Last matches of Ghazl El Mehalla
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Pharco
1 : 1
Ghazl El Mehalla
Premier League
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Ghazl El Mehalla
1 : 1
National Bank of Egypt
Premier League
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Ghazl El Mehalla
0 : 0
Pharco
Premier League
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Al Ittihad Alexandria
2 : 0
Ghazl El Mehalla
Premier League
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Ghazl El Mehalla
1 : 3
Pyramids FC
Premier League
Ghazl El Mehalla lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Amer Mohamed
Defenders
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24
Abdelrahim Amoory
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3
Ahmed El Aash
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4
Ahmed Shousha
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12
Yehia Zakaria
Midfielders
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17
Mahmoud Bolbol Nabil
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20
Mory Touré
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9
Rached Arfaoui
Forwards
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7
Mohamed Ashraf
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41
Kibou Saïdi
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21
Mohamed Grendo
El Gouna team overview
El Gouna enter the match with slightly more attacking stability, averaging 0.76 goals scored and 0.71 conceded per match, suggesting a more balanced tactical structure compared to their opponents. Their games are also typically low-scoring, with a remarkable 85% finishing under 2.5 goals, highlighting an extremely cautious playing style and lack of creativity in the final third as well as finishing prowess.
Away from home, El Gouna have been relatively solid defensively, maintaining a higher clean-sheet percentage than Ghazl El Mahalla; in fact, they have prevented the opposition from scoring in four of their last eight away league outings.
Performance-wise, El Gouna struggle in a similar way to Ghazl El Mahalla, as they lack a recognised goalscorer across the attacking positions in the forward line. Mohamed Emad is their most crucial player in front of goal, having netted three times in the Egyptian Premier League this season.
Last matches of El Gounah
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El Gounah
0 : 0
Al Ittihad Alexandria
Premier League
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Al Masry
2 : 2
El Gounah
League Cup
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El Gounah
0 : 2
Al Masry
League Cup
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Wadi Degla
0 : 0
El Gounah
Premier League
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El Gounah
1 : 0
Al Masry
Premier League
El Gounah lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Mohamed Alaa
Defenders
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3
Khaled Ahmed
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4
Ahmed Abdelrasoul
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5
Saber El Shimi
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2
Abdel Gawad Taalab
Midfielders
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14
Nour El Sayed
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6
Hafiz Ibrahim
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13
Omar El Gazar
Forwards
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24
Ali El Zahdi
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17
Ahmed Gamal
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22
Mohamed El Nahass
Prediction
El Gouna’s stronger away defensive numbers and slightly better attacking efficiency give them a marginal advantage in what is likely to be a tight encounter.
Prediction: El Gouna to Win.
Three reasons we expect El Gouna to Win
- El Gouna have collected four wins from their last seven away trips in the league.
- Ghazl El Mahalla have failed to record a single win in any of their last six league home matches.
- The last time both teams played each other at El Mahalla Stadium, El Gouna claimed a comprehensive 4-0 win.
Main prediction Ghazl El Mehalla - El Gounah
El Gounah to win
Best Odds:
Ghazl El Mehalla vs El Gounah standings in Premier League
| Relegation Round | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZED FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 33 |
| 2 | Wadi Degla | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 3 | National Bank of Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 30 |
| 4 | El Gounah | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 5 | Petrojet | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 27 |
| 6 | Modern Sport FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | El Geish | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 23 |
| 8 | Al Ittihad | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 9 | Ghazl El Mehalla | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 21 |
| 10 | Arab Contractors FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 20 |
| 11 | Kahraba Ismailia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 18 |
| 12 | Haras El Hodood | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 | Pharco | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 14 | Ismaily | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 13 |