Prediction Ismaily vs Al Ittihad 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Premier League on 19/08/2025

Match outlook: tight affair expected at Ismaïlia Stadium

The curtain-raiser in Round 3 of the Egyptian Premier League sets Ismaily against Al Ittihad in Ismailia on August 19, and the numbers suggest a match that could be decided by fine margins. Ismaily arrive with the comfort of home turf — the 18,525-capacity Ismaïlia Stadium — and a recent head-to-head that produced a goalless stalemate back in April. That draw underlines a cautious historical pattern between these sides and, combined with Ismaily’s tendency to grind out low-scoring affairs, points to a match where clear-cut chances may be at a premium.

Ismaily's early-season ledger reads one point from two matches: a 0-0 stalemate and a narrow 1-0 defeat to Pyramids. Home-team metrics show they are not profligate in attack — nine total shots across their opening fixtures and zero goals in the league so far — but they’ve demonstrated defensive solidity at home with a clean sheet recorded. Their recent form string is a mixed bag but contains defensive resilience; Mohamed Nasr’s performance as Ismaily’s standout in the Pyramids match underlines the team’s capacity to be resolute when required.

Al Ittihad arrive with urgency but conversion issues persist

Al Ittihad’s start has been rocky: two defeats from two, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table and seeking answers. Their data paints a picture of a side that generates significantly more volume in attack than Ismaily — 21 total shots across recent matches and higher averages for dangerous attacks — yet that productivity has not translated into results. Recent fixtures show both the ability to score and a tendency to concede: a 1-2 loss away to Modern Sport and a 1-3 defeat to Al Masry emphasize defensive vulnerability. Fady Farid’s rating in the most recent outing hints at bright individual displays, but conversion and defensive stability remain concerns.

Given Al Ittihad’s willingness to push forward and Ismaily’s compact defensive approach at home, the game is likely to be contested in midfield with sporadic flashes of attacking threat rather than an all-out goalfest. The last H2H produced a 0-0, and Ismaily’s clean-sheet record at home suggests they’ll be tough to break down.

Betting suggestion

Based on the balance of defensive solidity from Ismaily at home, Al Ittihad’s inability to turn chances into wins, and the cautious H2H history, the best betting pick is a 1X2 market selection: back Ismaily to win. This is a forecast for a narrow home victory rather than a high-scoring rout, reflecting the low-scoring trends and the home side’s advantage.