Petrojet and Ghazl El Mehalla are set to clash at the New Suez Stadium on March 5, 2025, at 19:00 UTC. With odds of 2.3 for a home win, 2.7 for a draw, and 3.46 for an away victory, this one looks like a close contest.

Our AI suggests that the safest bet here is under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.44. Why? Because both teams tend to keep things tight, and the predicted final score of 1-1 backs that up. In fact, the expected half-time score is 0-0, so don’t be surprised if this one starts slow.

Looking at the numbers, Petrojet is expected to have a slight edge in possession (51% vs. 49%), but Ghazl El Mehalla won’t be far behind. Shot-wise, Petrojet is predicted to take 14 attempts, while the visitors should manage 11. Both teams are expected to register 4 shots on target, so goalkeepers will have their work cut out for them.

Corners? Expect around 11 in total, with Petrojet edging it 6-5. Discipline-wise, the home side is predicted to pick up 1 yellow card, while Ghazl El Mehalla might see 2.

Historically, the Egyptian Premier League sees 38.3% of matches end in a draw, and with both teams showing resilience in recent games—Petrojet holding Pyramids FC to a 1-1 draw and Ghazl El Mehalla stunning Smouha SC 4-2—this one could go either way.

For those looking at the 1X2 market, our AI leans towards 1X (home win or draw) at odds of 1.26. It’s not the most exciting bet, but it’s a safer option given the stats.

Final verdict? Expect a low-scoring, hard-fought battle. If you’re placing a bet, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest play. Good luck!