Al Ahly 1-0 Smouha SC: result and AI prediction

Al Ahly – Smouha SC, Egyptian Premier League, Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 06:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Cairo International Stadium

Al Ahly is #3 in the table (6 pts) and Smouha SC #15 (1 pts). 12 places separate the two teams in the table. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Al Ahly 5, draws 1, Smouha SC 0. Their last meeting, on April 11, 2026, ended Al Ahly 2-1 Smouha SC.

Al AhlyAl Ahly
Final score1 - 0
Smouha SCSmouha SC
AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 1-0✓ Exact score

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Al Ahly bring the stronger early-season momentum and a notably favourable recent record in this matchup to Cairo. Smouha’s immediate problem is attacking output: they have not yet found a league goal and now face a side that has started sharply. The visitors’ route is a disciplined low block, defensive set-pieces and a counterattack from a rare turnover. Al Ahly’s selection is the late variable, with positive return-to-training reports offset by conflicting availability databases.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series is meaningful: Al Ahly have had the clear upper hand and have regularly restricted Smouha to little attacking reward. Smouha’s task is therefore as much psychological as tactical—break the familiar pattern before Al Ahly settle into territorial dominance.

Injuries and absences

Karim El Debes’ ongoing hamstring rehabilitation removes a defensive option for Al Ahly. Reports that several other players have returned to training are encouraging, but conflicting availability listings make the official lineup decisive.

Form (last 5)

Al AhlyLeague position #3 · 6 ptsW W
Smouha SCLeague position #15 · 1 ptsL D

Al Ahly vs Smouha SC stats

Al AhlySmouha SC
Played22
Goals scored50
Goals conceded21
Clean sheets11

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-11Al Ahly 2-1 Smouha SC
  • 2026-02-23Smouha SC 0-1 Al Ahly
  • 2025-01-07Al Ahly 2-0 Smouha SC
  • 2024-08-08Smouha SC 0-1 Al Ahly
  • 2023-11-28Al Ahly 0-0 Smouha SC
  • 2023-04-17Smouha SC 0-2 Al Ahly

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