Al Masry SC vs Pyramids FC — Egyptian Premier League

**Al Masry SC 0-1 Pyramids FC**

**What set this match apart:** This was a very typical match: only small details set it apart; 79% of matches were more unusual than this one. The most striking feature was the lack of clear-cut scoring opportunities, with 0 big chances for either side, a volume in the 7th percentile of the two teams' joint volume. While the game lacked these moments, both sides were active from distance, recording 11 shots from distance (Al Masry SC 6, Pyramids FC 5) at the 79th percentile of joint volume. The unusualness of the match was primarily concentrated in the defending (41%), followed by build-up (21%), attack (20%), and duels (19%).

**How it played out:** Pyramids FC showed a more patient approach from the back, completing 193 passes in their own half compared to Al Masry SC's 135, a gap at the 75th percentile. This was complemented by a slight edge in sustained pressure, as Pyramids FC made 4 corners to Al Masry SC's 2, a gap at the 71st percentile in a match with few corners overall (6 in total, 24th percentile). Al Masry SC looked to exploit the flanks, making 6 accurate crosses to Pyramids FC's 3, a moderate gap at the 75th percentile. In terms of individual actions, Pyramids FC was clearly ahead in winning 6 successful dribbles to Al Masry SC's 3, a gap at the 74th percentile in a match with few successful dribbles overall (9 in total, 18th percentile). Defensively, Pyramids FC was clearly ahead in interceptions, recording 14 to Al Masry SC's 3, a gap at the 97th percentile in a match with few interceptions overall (17 in total, 10th percentile). Pyramids FC was also clearly ahead in blocked shots, recording 4 to Al Masry SC's 0, a gap at the 84th percentile in a match with few blocked shots overall (4 in total, 22nd percentile).

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Al Masry SC win 14%, draw 48%, and Pyramids FC win 38%. The performances leaned towards a draw, but the actual result was far from unlikely. With Pyramids FC recording 4 shots on target to Al Masry SC's 2, the narrow 1-0 victory was a plausible outcome.