El Ismaily welcome Arab Contractors to Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The match kicks off at 18:00 GMT+0. No referee has been officially confirmed for this regular-season Egyptian Premier League fixture.
Both teams sit in the lower half of the table with identical points totals, making this a crucial six-pointer in the relegation scrap. El Ismaily have shown glimpses of improvement at home while Arab Contractors have battled for every point on the road. El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors prediction today centres on the defensive mindset both sides have adopted recently and their history of tight, low-scoring encounters.
Betting Tips and Match Insights
This Egyptian Premier League clash features two sides desperate for points but prioritising defensive solidity. El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors prediction today focuses on their frequent stalemates and low goal totals in recent meetings. Both teams have struggled to convert chances consistently. Head-to-head trends and current form point toward value in draw and under markets. The sections below break down the key statistics to help identify the most reliable betting angles.
El Ismaily Results
El Ismaily approach this fixture after a mixed cup run and ongoing league struggles. The hosts need a positive result to climb away from danger. They rely on home support at Borg El Arab.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 17.01.26 | CUP | El Ismaily vs Wadi Degla | 1-2 | L |
| 12.01.26 | CUP | National Bank Egypt vs El Ismaily | 0-0 | D |
| 01.01.26 | CUP | El Ismaily vs Modern Sport | 0-0 | D |
| 25.12.25 | CUP | Pyramids vs El Ismaily | 1-3 | W |
| 19.12.25 | CUP | Petrojet vs El Ismaily | 1-0 | L |
El Ismaily recorded one win, two draws and two losses in their last five matches. They kept two clean sheets but scored in only two games. Home form has been cautious with multiple stalemates. Defensive organisation improved in cup ties. Overall inconsistency remains a concern.
Arab Contractors Results
Arab Contractors arrive needing points to escape the drop zone. The visitors have shown resilience in cup competitions. They look to grind out a result away.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 15.01.26 | CUP | Arab Contractors vs Ceramica Cleopatra | 1-0 | W |
| 12.01.26 | CUP | Enppi vs Arab Contractors | 1-2 | W |
| 05.01.26 | CUP | Arab Contractors vs Ghazl El Mahallah | 1-1 | D |
| 30.12.25 | CUP | Al Ahly vs Arab Contractors | 0-3 | W |
| 24.12.25 | CUP | Arab Contractors vs El Gaish | 0-0 | D |
Arab Contractors secured three wins and two draws across those five fixtures. They kept three clean sheets and scored in three matches. Away form has produced multiple tight results. Defensive structure has been a strength. This run shows their ability to compete despite limited attacking threat.
El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors Head-to-Head
These teams have produced low-scoring, closely fought encounters in recent seasons. Draws have dominated the record. Results often end level after cautious battles.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result |
| 13.08.24 | PL | El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors | 1-1 |
| 09.03.24 | PL | Arab Contractors vs El Ismaily | 1-1 |
| 31.05.23 | PL | Arab Contractors vs El Ismaily | 2-2 |
| 13.01.23 | PL | El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors | 1-3 |
| 17.06.22 | PL | El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors | 0-0 |
Arab Contractors won one of the last five meetings with four draws. Four matches ended with under 2.5 total goals. Clean sheets appeared in several fixtures. Both sides have found it hard to dominate. The pattern strongly favours stalemates.
Predicted Starting Lineups
These are the predicted starting lineups for the El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors Egypt Premier League match on January 22, 2026. The selections are based on the most commonly used formations by each team in recent league and cup games, along with current player availability. Official lineups will be confirmed closer to kick-off, so these are informed estimates.
El Ismaily predicted lineup
Mahrous (GK), Mansour (DF), Nasr (DF), Ammar (DF), Mostafa (DF), Hassan (MF), Khatary (MF), Samir (MF), El Nagaawy (AMMF, Abdelsalam (FW), Farag (FW).
Arab Contractors predicted lineup
Saoud (GK), Tito (DF), Al Kadi (DF), Shakoush (DF), Hesham (DF), Gaber (MF), El Wahsh (MF), Abdelnasser (MF), Ojera (FW), Mohamed (FW), Semana (FW).
Key Match Factors and Team News
This Egyptian Premier League tie brings relegation pressure to Borg El Arab Stadium. Both teams prioritise defensive organisation. Several elements could decide the outcome.
- El Ismaily have kept clean sheets in two of their last five cup matches;
- Arab Contractors have drawn four of their last five matches across competitions;
- Head-to-head clashes average under 2.0 goals per match recently;
- El Ismaily remain hard to beat at home in league play;
- Arab Contractors show resilience away with multiple stalemates;
- No major injury concerns reported for either squad;
- Relegation motivation drives high intensity from both sides;
- Defensive tactics dominate recent meetings between them.
Free Tips on El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors
This section offers practical, stats-based free betting tips pulled directly from the teams’ recent league and cup performances, scoring patterns, and their complete head-to-head record in Egyptian competitions. These pointers highlight clear recurring trends visible in the data for this Egyptian Premier League match on January 22, 2026, at Borg El Arab Stadium. They focus on specific angles like goal totals, clean sheets, and result markets without repeating the main tactical or news factors already covered.
- Four of the last five head-to-head meetings between El Ismaily and Arab Contractors ended in draws, with an average of just 2.0 goals per match, making stalemates and low-scoring outcomes a highly consistent pattern;
- El Ismaily have kept clean sheets in two of their last five matches across all competitions and conceded only 1.2 goals per game on average recently, pointing to solid defensive organisation at home;
- Arab Contractors have drawn four of their last five matches and failed to score in three of them, suggesting limited attacking threat and a tendency to grind out points away from home;
- In their last four encounters, neither team has scored more than two goals combined, reinforcing the value of the under 2.5 goals market as a recurring result in these fixtures;
- El Ismaily have not lost any of their last three home league matches and have seen both teams score in only one of them, making the no BTTS option a strong recurring trend when they host lower-table sides.
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El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors Match Prediction 2026
Both teams arrive in similar positions with defensive priorities and a history of tight, low-scoring encounters. El Ismaily have been solid at home and shown the ability to grind out narrow wins against lower-table sides. Arab Contractors have struggled away from home and rarely find the net on the road. El Ismaily vs Arab Contractors odds favour the hosts in what should be a tense, low-event fixture. Expect a cautious match with limited clear chances and few goals. The hosts have demonstrated slightly better finishing at home lately. A narrow 1-0 win for El Ismaily aligns best with current trends, their home defensive record, and the visitors’ poor away scoring form.
Our Prediction: El Ismaily 1-0 Arab Contractors
| Prediction Type | Prediction | Odds |
| Match Result | El Ismaily Win | 2.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | No | 1.75 |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 | 1.45 |
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