Ismaily SC vs Wadi Degla Prediction - 20th February 2026

Friday night Egyptian Premier League action sees basement dwellers Ismaily SC host mid-table Wadi Degla in what looks a lopsided affair on paper. With Ismaily rooted to the foot of the table with just 10 points from 16 games, and Wadi Degla sitting comfortably in 8th with 24 points, the form book heavily favours the visitors. Ismaily's plight is stark. They've managed just one win in their last ten outings—a surprising 3-1 cup victory away to high-flying Pyramids FC—but that remains an isolated bright spot in a sea of gloom. Their subsequent results make for grim reading: consecutive 0-2 and 0-1 defeats to Al Ahly and Future FC, followed by a 1-2 home loss to struggling El Mokawloon. Most concerning is their home record, which shows zero wins from the last four attempts (0W-1D-3L), with the side managing a paltry 0.75 goals per game while leaking 1.75 at the other end. Their attacking output is among the league's worst, averaging just 5.33 shots per game with only 40.7% possession. Wadi Degla arrive with superior momentum and pedigree. While they've suffered back-to-back league defeats to El Mokawloon (0-1) and Al Ahly (1-3), their away form remains solid with a 40% win rate in their last five road trips. Crucially, they already hold a psychological edge having defeated Ismaily 2-1 in this very stadium just over a month ago in the League Cup. Their attacking metrics dwarf the hosts—12.25 shots per game, 58.3% possession, and 1.80 goals scored per away game. The 4-0 demolition of Pyramids FC and 3-0 win at Future FC in cup competition demonstrate their capability to dominate weaker opposition. The head-to-head record further supports the away side. Wadi Degla hold a 4-3 advantage in the last nine meetings, and remarkably boast a superior record at Ismaily's home ground with three wins to Ismaily's solitary victory. Both teams have found the net in five of those nine encounters, though given Ismaily's current attacking impotence—they've been shut out in three of their last four home games—a low-scoring away win appears the most likely scenario. **Key Points:** • Ismaily have won just 10% of their last ten games and are winless in their last four home matches (0W-1D-3L) • Wadi Degla already beat Ismaily 2-1 at this venue on January 17th, 2026 • Ismaily are scoring just 0.75 goals per game at home while conceding 1.75 • Wadi Degla average 1.80 goals per game away from home with a 40% away win rate • The 14-point gap between the sides (24pts vs 10pts) reflects a significant quality differential • Ismaily's attacking metrics are poor: 5.33 shots/game, 40.7% possession, 65.7% pass accuracy **Summary:** The value lies with the visitors. Ismaily's home form is non-existent, their confidence appears shattered after a run of four defeats in five games, and they lack the firepower to trouble a Wadi Degla side that has already conquered this ground recently. At 1.95, the away win offers solid value against a side destined for the drop. Wadi Degla's superior technical statistics and recent H2H advantage should see them collect three points.