Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓54% · @1.57
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓19% · fair 5.37
Al Ahly vs Smouha SC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Ahly welcome Smouha SC to Cairo International Stadium for a Premier League fixture on Thursday 3 September (18:00 WAT). In the table, Al Ahly are 2nd, among the top four, on 20 points after 8 matches; Smouha SC are 9th (upper half) with 11.
Current form
Al Ahly, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Masr, away. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Smouha SC, last 5: DLLLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Asyut Petrol, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.2 goals a game.
Momentum favours Al Ahly, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.2 for Smouha SC.
Head to head
When they last met (23 Feb 2026) it ended Smouha SC 0–1 Al Ahly.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Ahly 1.8 xG, Smouha SC 0.5 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 46%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Ahly 70%, draw 22%, Smouha SC 8%.
GG/NG: NG (54%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Ahly 1–0 Smouha SC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Ahly70%fair 1.43 · @1.38
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @4.00
Smouha SC8%fair 12.20 · @8.40
2.28Expected goals
1.81Al Ahly xG
0.46Smouha SC xG
46%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–019%
2–017%
0–010%
3–010%
1–19%
2–18%
From our goals model: Al Ahly 1.8 – 0.5 Smouha SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Al Ahly vs Smouha SC?
On our numbers Al Ahly have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Smouha SC 8%.
How many goals will there be in Al Ahly vs Smouha SC?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Ahly vs Smouha SC?
Our predicted score is Al Ahly 1–0 Smouha SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Al Ahly vs Smouha SC?
Al Ahly vs Smouha SC (Premier League) kicks off on Thursday 3 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Cairo International Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
