CAIRO (Interstat) — Petrojet will host Modern SC on Sunday in an Egyptian Premier League matchup that carries playoff implications, with the home side seeking its second straight victory and the visitors trying to snap a three-match winless run.

The game at Petrojet Stadium is scheduled for a 7 p.m. local time kickoff. An Interstat game simulator projects a 1-0 home win.

Petrojet (7-3-6 in its last 16 league matches) enters after a 3-2 victory Wednesday over National Bank of Egypt Club. That result followed a 2-2 draw with Wadi Degla SC on May 8 and a 1-0 loss to Ismaily SC on April 28. The team has shown resilience, earning points in four of its last five outings, though inconsistency has plagued its season.

Modern SC (2-2-2 in its last six) comes off a 1-0 win Tuesday at Pharco. That snapped a three-game skid that included scoreless draws against El Ittihad SC El Iskandary on May 8 and Tala’ea El Gaish on April 29, as well as a 3-1 loss to ZED on April 19. The visitors have struggled to generate offense, managing only two goals in their past five matches — both in that ZED defeat.

The clubs have met twice this season, with Modern SC holding the edge. On Jan. 11, Modern SC won 2-0 at Petrojet, and on March 1, the teams played to a 1-1 draw at Modern SC. Both previous encounters were in Cairo; Sunday’s match will be the first in Petrojet’s home venue.

Petrojet’s recent form has been fueled by its attack, which has scored in four of its last five games. But the defense remains a concern, having conceded seven goals in those matches. Modern SC, conversely, has relied on its back line, posting three clean sheets in its last six outings.

Key players to watch include Petrojet forward Ahmed Sayed, who scored in the draw with Wadi Degla, and Modern SC midfielder Mohamed El Sayed, who netted the winner against Pharco. Both teams are expected to be at full strength, with no suspensions reported.

The match is part of a congested schedule as the Egyptian Premier League enters its final stretch. A win for Petrojet could lift them into the top half of the table, while Modern SC is aiming to climb above the relegation zone.