Ghazl El Mehalla vs Zamalek SC Prediction

Ghazl El Mehalla host Zamalek SC on 16 September 2026 at 20:00 in the Egyptian Premier League's fifth round. Ghazl El Mehalla sit bottom of the table with one point from four matches and a single goal scored. Zamalek have won three of their opening four games and lead the standings. The visitors also progressed through CAF Champions League qualifying with a 6-1 aggregate win over AS Port, adding momentum to their domestic campaign.

Form and H2H

Ghazl El Mehalla have failed to score in three of their first four league matches. They drew 0-0 at home against ENPPI in round three but lost 3-1 to National Bank in round four despite scoring their first goal of the season. Zamalek won 2-0 away at Abu Qir Fertilizers on 8 September with goals from Mohamed Ismail and Ahmed Sherif. Over their last ten matches, Zamalek average 1.70 goals for and 0.31 against, while Ghazl El Mehalla average 0.74 goals for and 1.47 against.

Head-to-head records show mixed results. Zamalek won 4-0 and 3-0 in back-to-back home fixtures in December 2021 and August 2021, but Ghazl El Mehalla claimed a 3-0 away win in January 2022 and a 2-1 home victory in January 2023. The teams have not drawn at Ghazl El Mehalla's ground since 2007.

Best Bet

Zamalek SC to win. The visitors have won five consecutive matches and suffered only one away defeat in the Premier League this season. Ghazl El Mehalla's attacking struggles and defensive fragility make them vulnerable to Zamalek's superior quality and form. Back Zamalek at 1.67 with Mostbet, 1.67 with 1xBet, or 1.67 with Melbet.

Odds to Watch

Zamalek's away record and Ghazl El Mehalla's inability to score suggest a low-scoring away win is plausible. The Over 1.5 goals market offers value given Zamalek's attacking output in recent weeks. Mostbet quote 3.14 for the draw, 1xBet 3.24, and Melbet 3.22, though Ghazl El Mehalla have not drawn at home since 2007 and Zamalek's form makes a stalemate unlikely.