National Bank of Egypt vs Ismaily SC Prediction 07.05.2026 | Egyptian Premier League

National Bank of Egypt SC head into Matchday 9 of the Relegation Group with a strong sense of security, currently sitting 2nd in the survival standings on an impressive 42 points, following a remarkably consistent run throughout the second half of the 2025-26 campaign.

The Cairo-based outfit have established themselves as a dominant force in the lower half of the table, recording five victories from their opening eight outings, and effectively eliminating any mathematical threat of relegation thanks to their well-balanced performances at both ends of the pitch.

Furthermore, Tarek Mostafa’s side have turned their home ground into a fortress, standing as the only team in the group with an unblemished home record, having won all four matches while scoring an eye-catching total of 10 goals.

As for team news, 20-year-old Burkina Faso defender Cyril Dao was forced off in the 60th minute due to a minor injury concern, and should he fail to recover in time for Thursday’s fixture, experienced defender Amir Medhat is expected to step in as his replacement.

Ismaily SC travel to the capital in the midst of a deepening crisis, with the three-time Egyptian champions currently rooted to the bottom of the Relegation Group standings and staring at the very real prospect of a first-ever relegation from the top flight.

The Mango Boys have endured a nightmare run of form at the most critical stage of the 2025-26 campaign, managing just one victory from their opening eight outings in this phase, a sequence that has left them stranded on 18 points and in desperate need of a near-flawless run-in to preserve their status.

A chronic lack of attacking inspiration continues to define Khaled Galal’s side, as highlighted by a league-low return of just 13 goals scored across 28 matches this season, with further concern stemming from the fact they have failed to score in six of their eight Relegation Group fixtures.

There is, however, a timely boost in attack as 23-year-old forward Khaled Al-Nabris returns from suspension after missing the last two matches, while the manager may opt to keep faith with the same line-up that has shown resilience in picking up four points from their previous two games.