Al Ahly and Al Masry are set to clash in an exciting matchup in the Egyptian Premier League 2024-25. Al Ahly, finishing second in the regular season with 11 wins and six draws from 17 matches, faces off against Al Masry, who ended the season fourth with eight wins, six draws, and three losses.
The two teams are currently competing in the Championship playoffs, with Al Ahly coming into the game after winning two of their four playoff matches. Meanwhile, Al Masry has secured one victory in their three playoff encounters.
The tournament format sees all 18 teams play in a single round-robin style, with the bottom nine teams aiming to avoid relegation, while the top nine teams compete for the championship—a structure implemented to streamline the league schedule.
The match is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 10:30 PM IST at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. In their head-to-head record, Al Ahly has significantly outperformed Al Masry, winning 21 of their past encounters compared to Al Masry’s six victories.
Recent form shows Al Ahly with a mixed record of W, L, D, W, W in their last five matches, while Al Masry is in strong contention with a record of W, W, D, W, D.
In terms of weather, the match is expected to be played in warm conditions with a temperature of 34°C and low humidity, ensuring good playing conditions.
For those participating in fantasy sports, key players to consider include Mohamed El-Shennawy and Hussein El Shahat for Al Ahly, and Salah Mohsen and Abderrahim Deghmoum from Al Masry.
With Al Ahly’s historical success in this matchup, they are likely to be the favorites heading into this clash, but Al Masry’s recent form keeps the outcome uncertain. Fans can look forward to what promises to be an exhilarating contest.