El Gouna host Pyramids at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The match kicks off at 12:30 GMT+0. No referee has been officially confirmed for this Egypt Cup tie.
Pyramids enter as clear favourites given their superior league position and recent dominance in head-to-head clashes. El Gouna have shown they can cause upsets at home but face a tough task against a side that has won most recent meetings. El Gouna vs Pyramids prediction today focuses on the visitors’ attacking quality and the hosts’ defensive resilience in cup competitions.
Betting Tips and Match Insights
This Egypt Cup encounter pits a mid-table side against one of the league’s strongest teams. El Gouna vs Pyramids prediction today highlights Pyramids’ scoring consistency against El Gouna’s ability to keep things tight at home. Recent trends show low-scoring games in their meetings. Head-to-head data and current form suggest value in certain goal markets. The breakdowns below provide the key numbers to guide informed decisions.
El Gouna Results
El Gouna come into this cup tie after mixed results in recent outings. The hosts have shown fight in cup competitions. They aim to use home advantage to challenge the favourites.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 17.01.26 | CUP | Modern Sport vs El Gouna | 0-2 | W |
| 06.01.26 | CUP | El Gouna vs Petrojet | 1-3 | L |
| 01.01.26 | CUP | Wadi Degla vs El Gouna | 0-1 | W |
| 25.12.25 | CUP | El Gouna vs National Bank Egypt | 1-1 | D |
| 20.12.25 | CUP | El Gouna vs Pyramids | 2-0 | W |
El Gouna secured three wins, one draw and one loss in their last five matches. They kept three clean sheets across those games. Home performances have delivered points in cup ties. Defensive organisation has improved in recent fixtures. Overall momentum gives them belief for this matchup.
Pyramids Results
Pyramids arrive with strong pedigree in domestic competitions. The visitors have been clinical in cup progression. They look to extend their edge over El Gouna.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 15.01.26 | CUP | Pyramids vs Petrojet | 0-7 | L |
| 10.01.26 | CUP | Wadi Degla vs Pyramids | 4-0 | L |
| 04.01.26 | CUP | Modern Sport vs Pyramids | 0-1 | W |
| 25.12.25 | CUP | Pyramids vs El Ismaily | 1-3 | L |
| 22.12.25 | CUP | Pyramids vs Masar | 2-0 | W |
Pyramids recorded two wins and three losses in their previous five outings. They scored in four matches but conceded heavily in defeats. Cup form has been inconsistent lately. Attacking players remain dangerous when in rhythm. This run leaves room for improvement against familiar opponents.
El Gouna vs Pyramids Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
These sides have met frequently with Pyramids holding the upper hand in most recent clashes. Results often favour the stronger side. The record shows competitive but decisive outcomes.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result |
| 20.12.25 | CUP | El Gouna vs Pyramids | 2-0 |
| 30.12.24 | PL | El Gouna vs Pyramids | 0-1 |
| 21.08.24 | CUP | Pyramids vs El Gouna | 4-0 |
| 27.05.24 | PL | Pyramids vs El Gouna | 1-0 |
| 09.04.24 | PL | El Gouna vs Pyramids | 0-4 |
Pyramids won four of the last five meetings with El Gouna taking one. Three matches ended with clean sheets for the winner. Goals have varied but Pyramids have been clinical. Home advantage has not guaranteed success for El Gouna. The pattern favours Pyramids strongly.
Predicted Starting Lineups
These are the predicted starting lineups for the El Gouna vs Pyramids Egypt Cup match on January 20, 2026. The selections follow the most common recent formations used by each team and account for current player availability. Official lineups will be confirmed closer to kick-off, so treat these as informed estimates.
El Gouna predicted lineup
Alaa (GK), Taalab (DF), Ahmed (DF), Metawea (DF), Jatta (DF), Salah (MF), Ibrahim (MF), Ojo (MF), Mahmoud (AMMF Karim (MF), Mohsen (FW).
Pyramids predicted lineup
Ashraf (GK), Fouad (DF), Hesham (DF), Essam (DF), El Said (DF), Shika (DF), Shaker (MF), Fekry (MF), Abdelazim (MF), Nabil (MF), Hamouda (FW).
Key Match Factors and Team News
This Egypt Cup clash brings contrasting momentum into Cairo International Stadium. Pyramids seek to reassert dominance while El Gouna aim for another upset. Several elements could influence the outcome.
- Pyramids have won four of the last five head-to-head meetings;
- El Gouna kept a clean sheet in their most recent cup win over Pyramids;
- Pyramids show strong attacking output in cup progression;
- El Gouna have improved defensively in recent home cup ties;
- No major injury concerns reported for either squad;
- Pyramids remain one of the league’s top scoring sides;
- El Gouna rely on counter-attacks at home;
- Cup motivation remains high for both teams.
Free Tips on El Gouna vs Pyramids
This section provides targeted, stats-driven free betting tips drawn purely from the teams’ recent cup performances, scoring trends and their extensive head-to-head record in domestic competitions. These observations focus on concrete patterns visible in the data for this Egypt Cup match on January 20, 2026, at Cairo International Stadium. They offer specific angles on markets like goals, clean sheets or result without overlapping the main tactical or news factors already covered.
- Pyramids have won four of the last five meetings against El Gouna and kept a clean sheet in three of those victories, showing a very strong historical dominance in direct clashes;
- El Gouna have scored in only two of their last five matches overall but managed a clean-sheet win in their most recent cup encounter against Pyramids, suggesting they can frustrate bigger teams when organised;
- Four of the previous five head-to-head fixtures ended with under 2.5 total goals, with Pyramids often controlling games and limiting El Gouna to few chances;
- Pyramids have scored at least one goal in four of their last five cup outings but conceded heavily in recent defeats, pointing to potential vulnerability when facing counter-attacks;
- El Gouna have kept three clean sheets in their last five matches and average just 0.7 goals conceded per game recently, making the no BTTS option a recurring trend in their cup performances.
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El Gouna vs Pyramids Match Prediction 2026
Pyramids hold a clear advantage thanks to their superior quality, recent dominance in head-to-head clashes and overall consistency in cup competitions. El Gouna have shown they can frustrate bigger teams at home but struggle against Pyramids’ attacking depth. The visitors’ ability to control games and exploit spaces should prove decisive. El Gouna vs Pyramids odds position Pyramids as strong favourites in this tie. Expect Pyramids to dictate tempo and create chances through possession. El Gouna may threaten on counters but are unlikely to keep a clean sheet. A comfortable away win fits the profile best here.
Our Prediction: El Gouna 0-2 Pyramids
| Prediction Type | Prediction | Odds |
| Match Result | Pyramids Win | 1.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | No | 1.7 |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 | 1.6 |
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