Premier League· Season 2025
Match Summary
Al Ittihad defeated El Geish 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by M. Alaa 36′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Al Ittihad had 43% possession while El Geish held 57%. Al Ittihad had 11 shots (6 on target) compared to 18 (5 on target) for El Geish. Expected goals: Al Ittihad 1.77 — El Geish 1.52. Al Ittihad made 5 substitutions, El Geish made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Al Ittihad and El Geish — 1 goal and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Match Statistics
Al Ittihad had 43% possession against El Geish's 57%. Al Ittihad registered 11 shots (6 on target) while El Geish managed 18 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–7. Fouls committed: 23–6.
Lineups
Al Ittihad lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Miloud Hamdi, while El Geish deployed a 4-4-2 under Gomaa Mashhour.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Al Ittihad is 6.87, compared to 6.87 for El Geish. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Al Ittihad's highest-rated starter is M. Alaa (7.13), while El Geish's best-rated player is E. El Sayed (7.70).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Al Ittihad have contributed 14 goals and 6 assists this season, led by J. Ebuka (5G). El Geish's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Al Ittihad deploy 3 defenders rated 7.00 on average, against El Geish's 4-man backline averaging 6.78. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Al Ittihad field 7 midfielders averaging 6.85, versus El Geish's 5 rated 6.94. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Al Ittihad start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.57, compared to 1 for El Geish averaging 6.25. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 77% for Al Ittihad and —% for El Geish. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Al Ittihad's starters have collected 20 yellow cards this season, compared to 5 for El Geish. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Al Ittihad's starting XI is 28.4 (youngest: S. Isaac (23), oldest: M. Alaa (34)), while El Geish average 29.9 (youngest: K. Awad (22), oldest: E. El Sayed (39)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Al Ittihad's starters average 17 league appearances each, versus 13 for El Geish. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Miloud Hamdi
Substitutes
Coach: Gomaa Mashhour
Rivalry since 2011
Al Ittihad vs El Geish Head to Head Results· 26
Al Ittihad and El Geish have met 26 times — Al Ittihad won 12, El Geish won 5, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Al Ittihad leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 61 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.35 per match (35 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Al Ittihad have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. El Geish show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: Al Ittihad or draw, plus under 3.5 goals
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Al Ittihad
2.48
Unibet
Draw
2.80
Betfair
El Geish
3.77
Pinnacle
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026