Abu Qir Fertilizers vs Ghazl El Mehalla — match summary
Egypt · Premier League · kick-off 31 Oct 2026 22:00
Full time · score 0-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Abu Qir Fertilizers 34 · Ghazl El Mehalla 16
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Abu Qir Fertilizers 35 · Ghazl El Mehalla 49
Shots on target 3-4 · corners 9-0 · possession 58-42
NextGOAL tip: Ghazl El Mehalla (level) · 2 stars
This bottom-of-the-table Egyptian Premier League clash is a match where both teams need points to escape the lower zone. Abu Qir Fertilizers sit 19th with 4 points from 7 matches, while Ghazl El Mehalla are 18th with exactly the same number of points. So this is a game where a draw may not satisfy anyone, but neither side wants to lose to a rival in the same zone. Abu Qir Fertilizers have not won in 5 straight matches, most recently drawing 1-1 at home after previously losing 1-2 to a league opponent. Ghazl El Mehalla just returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory in their last match, but overall the season remains heavy for both: each has scored only 3 goals and conceded 11 in 7 matches, so defense is a problem for both sides equally. The pattern of play is likely to be cautious from both teams, because a single point matters to each. If Abu Qir Fertilizers score first, Ghazl El Mehalla will have to open up and trade chances, which could make the game more open in the second half. But if the score stays level, the game is likely to end with few goals and a share of the points.