Preview: El Ittihad Alexandria Seeks Home Win Against Struggling Pharco

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Interstat) — A matchup of Egyptian Premier League clubs trending in opposite directions will unfold Sunday when El Ittihad Alexandria hosts Pharco FC.

The game at Alexandria Stadium is scheduled for March 22, 2026.

El Ittihad Alexandria (also known as El Ittihad SC El Iskandary) enters the contest looking to rebound from a narrow 1-0 away loss to powerhouse Zamalek on March 6. Prior to that, they secured a convincing 2-0 home victory over Ghazl El Mahalla on March 2. Their recent form at home has been mixed, with wins over Ghazl El Mahalla and Tala’ea El Gaish (1-0 on Feb. 6) but a 3-1 loss to Ceramica Cleopatra on Jan. 21.

The visiting Pharco side is mired in a prolonged winless streak and a scoring drought. They have not won in their last 11 league matches, dating back to a 2-2 draw with Haras El Hodood on Feb. 5, 2026. Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw at Ghazl El Mahalla on March 7. Pharco has failed to score in five of its last six games across all competitions, including a 2-0 loss to Kahrabaa Ismailia on March 2.

The head-to-head history between these clubs suggests a tight, defensive affair. Their last meeting ended in a 0-0 draw on Sept. 12, 2025, in Cairo.

Current form heavily favors the hosts. El Ittihad Alexandria has shown an ability to grind out results, particularly in low-scoring games, while Pharco has struggled immensely to find the net. Pharco’s last victory came on Dec. 31, 2025, a 2-1 win over Ceramica Cleopatra.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-0 victory for El Ittihad Alexandria, a projection that aligns with both teams’ recent patterns.

For El Ittihad Alexandria, the match represents a chance to solidify a mid-table position by capitalizing on a favorable fixture. For Pharco, it is a critical opportunity to halt their slide and find an elusive goal, with the pressure mounting as the season progresses.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon local time.