January 3rd features a match where Ghazl El Mehalla hosts Ceramica Cleopatra at El Mahalla Stadium in a meeting of these two Premier League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Ghazl El Mehalla has not played yet this season, while in their last match, Ceramica Cleopatra recorded a 1-1 draw against Al Ahly. Ahmed Ramadan struck first for Ceramica Cleopatra in the 45th minute, but Maaloul got the equalizer for Al Ahly in the 78th minute earning Al Ahly at least a draw. Ceramica Cleopatra is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.
Ceramica Cleopatra is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Amr Mahmoud Kalawa and Ahmed Yasser Rayan each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Ghazl El Mehalla’s most prolific scorer has been Ahmed El Sheikh. The midfielder has netted three goals over the last 5 matches.