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- Competition: Egyptian Premier League
- Date: 9th March, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
- Venue: Stadium National Bank of Egypt
Round 20 of the 2025/26 Egyptian Premier League features an intriguing matchup as National Bank of Egypt host Pyramids FC. The two sides enter the contest with very different ambitions this season: National Bank have positioned themselves in mid-table, while Pyramids are firmly involved in the title race and occupy second place in the league table.
National Bank of Egypt vs Pyramids FC Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Pyramids FC
1 : 6
National Bank of Egypt
League Cup
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National Bank of Egypt
4 : 2
Pyramids FC
Premier League
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Pyramids FC
3 : 1
National Bank of Egypt
Premier League
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Pyramids FC
3 : 2
National Bank of Egypt
Premier League
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National Bank of Egypt
0 : 1
Pyramids FC
Premier League
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National Bank of Egypt
0 : 3
Pyramids FC
Egypt Cup
Recent meetings between the clubs suggest a clear historical advantage for Pyramids. Across the last ten competitive encounters, Pyramids have won six times, while National Bank have recorded only two victories. However, the most recent fixture between the sides ended in favour of National Bank, as they secured a 4-2 victory earlier in the season.
National Bank team overview
National Bank enter this fixture looking to improve their overall consistency. Their recent form has been mixed, with only one victory in their last five league matches - they beat Pharco 1-0 on the final matchday of February. Nonetheless, they have shown significant improvement over the past couple of months, losing just once in their last ten Egyptian Premier League matches.
From a tactical standpoint, the side often relies on a compact defensive structure and quick transitions. However, the lack of attacking productivity remains a concern, as their average of roughly 0.8 goals per game is among the lower figures in the league.
Last matches of National Bank of Egypt
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Ceramica Cleopatra
2 : 2
National Bank of Egypt
Premier League
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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
National Bank of Egypt lineup
Goalkeeper
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27
Abdel Aziz El Balouti
Defenders
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24
Mostafa Dowidar
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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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5
Mohamed Fathi
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18
Ahmed Reda
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15
Salah Abd Etouab Bouchama
Forwards
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23
Ahmed Amin Oufa
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77
Mostafa Shalaby
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9
Osama Faisal
Pyramids FC team overview
Pyramids arrive in strong overall form and continue to perform like genuine title contenders. The club currently sits second in the league standings and boasts one of the most balanced statistical profiles in the competition: they are the joint-top scorers in the league alongside Zamalek and Al Ahly, while also possessing the second-most disciplined defence in the division. They have accumulated four wins from their last five league games and remain serious title contenders for the remainder of the season.
Their attacking unit has been particularly effective. Several players have contributed to the scoring output, including forwards such as Fiston Mayele and Zaki Abdelraouf, both of whom have been among the team’s leading goal scorers this season.
Last matches of Pyramids FC
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Haras El Hodood
1 : 3
Pyramids FC
Premier League
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Pyramids FC
0 : 1
Zamalek
Premier League
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Ghazl El Mehalla
1 : 3
Pyramids FC
Premier League
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Pyramids FC
1 : 0
Ceramica Cleopatra
Premier League
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Pyramids FC
3 : 1
Power Dynamos
CAF Champions League
Pyramids FC lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ahmed El-Shenawy
Defenders
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15
Mohamed Chibi
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6
Osama Galal
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4
Ahmed Samy
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33
Hamed Hemdan
Midfielders
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18
Walid El Karti
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14
Mohanad Lasheen
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27
Nasser Maher
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17
Mahmoud Zalaka
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30
Mostafa Ziko
Forwards
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19
Marwan Hamdy
Prediction
A controlled performance from Pyramids could see them secure another important victory in their pursuit of the Egyptian Premier League title. A narrow away win appears the most probable outcome, but as evidenced by the 4-2 scoreline in the reverse fixture, National Bank can certainly unlock Pyramids’ defensive structure and find the back of the net.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- Pyramids FC have scored in 17 of their last 19 league fixtures.
- National Bank have found the net in five of their last six league games.
- BTTS has occurred in the reverse fixture between the sides earlier in the season.
Main prediction National Bank of Egypt - Pyramids FC
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
National Bank of Egypt vs Pyramids FC standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zamalek | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 32 - 12 | +20 | 43 |
| 2 | Pyramids FC | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 32 - 15 | +17 | 40 |
| 3 | Al Ahly | 19 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 32 - 17 | +15 | 40 |
| 4 | Ceramica Cleopatra | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 29 - 16 | +13 | 38 |
| 5 | Al Masry | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 29 - 19 | +10 | 32 |
| 6 | Smouha | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 21 - 13 | +8 | 31 |
| 7 | Wadi Degla | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 23 - 20 | +3 | 29 |
| 8 | ENPPI | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 19 - 16 | +3 | 27 |
| 9 | National Bank of Egypt | 19 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 18 - 13 | +5 | 26 |
| 10 | ZED FC | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 19 - 16 | +3 | 26 |
| 11 | El Gounah | 19 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 15 - 15 | 0 | 25 |
| 12 | Petrojet | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 21 - 23 | -2 | 25 |
| 13 | Modern Sport FC | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 18 - 22 | -4 | 23 |
| 14 | Al Ittihad | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 15 - 24 | -9 | 20 |
| 15 | Ghazl El Mehalla | 20 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 12 - 15 | -3 | 19 |
| 16 | El Geish | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 - 23 | -11 | 19 |
| 17 | Al Mokawloon | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 13 - 21 | -8 | 18 |
| 18 | Haras El Hodood | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 15 - 29 | -14 | 17 |
| 19 | Kahraba Ismailia | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 22 - 37 | -15 | 16 |
| 20 | Pharco | 20 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 - 22 | -14 | 15 |
| 21 | Ismaily | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 - 28 | -17 | 11 |