Wadi Degla vs Ismaily SC
PREDICTION / ANALYSIS / ODDS

Wadi Degla face Ismaily SC in a crucial Egyptian Premier League Relegation Group clash at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Both sides are battling near the foot of the table, with Wadi Degla occupying 8th place and Ismaily SC languishing in 21st. The hosts arrive as clear favorites to secure three vital points in what shapes as a defining encounter in the survival battle.

Wadi Degla have shown strong recent form, recording three wins, one draw and one loss across their last five matches, accumulating 10 goals while conceding just five. By contrast, Ismaily SC have struggled considerably, claiming only one victory from their past five games alongside two draws and two defeats, scoring just one goal while shipping three. The gap in league position—Wadi Degla at 8th with 45 points versus Ismaily SC at 21st with 19 points—underscores the significant quality gulf between the sides. Head-to-head history also favors the hosts, who defeated Ismaily SC 2-1 earlier this season.

The betting market strongly backs Wadi Degla, pricing them at 1.67 to win outright, with the draw at 3.32 and Ismaily SC at 6.00. Double chance 1X sits at 1.12, reflecting punter confidence in a home result. The analytical model aligns partially, assigning 45% probability to a Wadi Degla win and 45% to a draw, though it rates the away side's chances at just 10%. The form gap is evident: home attack rating of 91% versus away's 9% speaks volumes about attacking potency disparity.

Pick to watch: Wadi Degla to win is the clear play at 1.67. Superior recent form, dominant attacking metrics, and a commanding league position make the hosts decisive favorites. Back the home victory with confidence in this relegation group showdown.