Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood: Prediction, Lineups, Kickoff Time | Egypt League Cup 2025/26

On: December 23, 2025 9:38 AM

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood: Prediction, Lineups, Kickoff Time | Egypt League Cup 2025/26

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Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Match Preview

A post-Christmas clash takes place at the Borg El Arab Stadium on Thursday, 25 December 2025. Al Masry, currently flying high in 2nd place in their group with 4 points, look to cement their spot in the knockout stages. The Green Eagles are unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions and fresh off back-to-back cup wins. On the other hand, Haras El Hodood are struggling in 7th place with 0 points in the group so far. They arrive off a spirited but ultimately disappointing 1–2 loss to Zamalek and desperate to keep their cup campaign alive.

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Match Info

Competition: Egyptian League Cup (Group Stage – Round 3)
Venue: Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria (Capacity: 86,000)
Date: Thursday, 25 December 2025
Kickoff: 15:00 EET | 13:00 GMT
Referee: TBC (EFA Appointment)

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Match Stakes

Al Masry (2nd — 4 pts):

Win → Moves to 7 pts; likely secures qualification to the quarter-finals.
Draw → Keeps them unbeaten but could drop them to 2nd or 3rd depending on other results.
Loss → A surprise stumble that would blow the group wide open.

Haras El Hodood (7th — 0 pts):

Win → Vital 3 points; restores hope of sneaking into the qualification spots.
Draw → Stops the rot but leaves them on the brink of elimination.
Loss → Almost certain elimination from the League Cup group stage.

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Team News

Al Masry:

Gaber M. — Out (International Duty)
El Eraki K. — Out (International Duty)
Hamada M. — Out (International Duty)
Tharwat E. — Out (Cruciate Ligament Rupture)
Bambo K. — Out (Cruciate Ligament Rupture)
Mohsen S. — Questionable (Leg Injury)

Haras El Hodood:

Nayel A. — Out (International Duty)
Mohamed M. — Out (International Duty)
Gamal A. — Out (Cruciate Ligament Rupture)
Kouadja K. — Out (Ruptured Knee Ligament)
Rotation expected: After a hard-fought game vs Zamalek just days ago, fatigue will be a major factor.

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Al Masry

22/12 — 4–2 vs Dekernes (Cup)
19/12 — 1–0 vs ZED FC (Cup)
11/12 — 0–0 vs Al Ittihad (Cup)
28/11 — 3–2 vs ZESCO United (Confederation Cup)
23/11 — 2–1 vs Kaizer Chiefs (Confederation Cup)

Haras El Hodood

20/12 — 1–2 vs Zamalek (Cup)
01/12 — 3–1 vs El Ismaily (Cup – AET)
23/11 — 1–3 vs Petrojet (Premier League)
04/11 — 1–1 vs Wadi Degla (Premier League)
25/10 — 0–0 vs Ghazl El Mahallah (Premier League)

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

26/08/2025 — Haras El Hodood 1–1 Al Masry
28/05/2025 — Al Masry 2–0 Haras El Hodood
19/12/2024 — Haras El Hodood 0–0 Al Masry
06/07/2023 — Al Masry 3–2 Haras El Hodood (Cup)
08/04/2023 — Al Masry 1–0 Haras El Hodood

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)

Al Masry (4-2-3-1)

Gad; Eid, Mansour, Baher, El Saadawy; Attia, Makhlouf; Grendo, Deghmoum, Yeltsin; Ben Youssef

Haras El Hodood (5-4-1)

El Zonfoly; Reda, Sami, Henawy, Ibrahim, Fawzi; Zico, Felix, Roqa, Mamdouh; Coco

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Impact Bench

Al Masry: Amutu (Physical presence), Etouga (Goal threat)

Haras El Hodood: David (Speed on counter), Bassam (Midfield energy)

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Tactical Analysis

Al Masry

Under Ali Maher, Al Masry have been prolific, scoring 10 goals in their last 5 games. They will look to dominate possession at the vast Borg El Arab stadium. Without key playmaker Mido Gaber, the creative burden falls on Abdel Rahim Deghmoum to unlock Haras’s low block. Their defense has conceded in 3 of the last 5, so they are vulnerable to the counter.

Haras El Hodood

The “Border Guards” will likely set up in a defensive 5-4-1, aiming to frustrate Al Masry and hit on the break. Their recent 1–2 loss to Zamalek showed they can compete defensively for long periods but lack the concentration to hold out for 90 minutes. They will target Al Masry’s full-backs, looking to exploit space left behind when they push forward.

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Key Battles

Ben Youssef vs Henawy — Physical duel between striker and center-back.
Deghmoum vs Roqa — The battle for midfield control.
Gad vs Coco — Al Masry’s keeper needs to stay alert to rare counter-attacks.

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Spotlight Players

Al Masry — Fakhreddine Ben Youssef

The Tunisian forward is in fine form. His ability to hold up the ball and bring others into play will be vital against a packed defense.

Haras El Hodood — Mostafa Zico

The winger is Haras’s most dangerous outlet. His pace and trickery are the team’s best hope of snatching a goal against the run of play.

Al Masry vs Haras El Hodood — Prediction

Al Masry 2–0 Haras El Hodood

Al Masry are in superior form and have the squad depth to cope with absences better than Haras. The military side is struggling for points and goals, and Al Masry’s attacking firepower should eventually break down their resistance for a comfortable win.