**Pyramids are back in familiar territory — they've already put two past Gor Mahia this season, and they're walking into round 1 as the clear favorites.** 🔴

The Egyptian side are in decent touch with two wins in their last five, while Gor Mahia are struggling badly (1W, 3L). That recent 2-0 demolition of Gor Mahia in Nairobi sets the tone perfectly — Pyramids know what it takes to break this defense down.

Key storylines:

- **Pyramids' attacking setup** around M. Fathi and W. El Karti should exploit Gor Mahia's leaky backline, especially with the midfield control of M. Lasheen and H. Hemdan
- **Gor Mahia's desperate need for a result** — three losses in five means they're under huge pressure, but E. Adukwaw and B. Omondi will need to be clinical
- **Home advantage for Pyramids** tilts everything; Gor Mahia travel with serious form issues and no recent wins to lean on

Expected lineups:

- **Pyramids FC**: A. El-Shenawy, K. Hafez, A. Samy, O. Galal, M. Chibi, M. Lasheen, H. Hemdan, M. Zalaka, N. Maher, M. Fathi, W. El Karti
- **Gor Mahia FC**: B. Odhiambo, E. Ocran, E. Wendo, F. Odhiambo, D. Omedi, A. C. Onyango, J. Dwang, L. Juma, B. Omondi, E. Adukwaw, E. Assifuah

Prediction:

**Pyramids 2-0 Gor Mahia.** The Egyptian side have a clear edge — better form, recent proof they can break this opponent, and Gor Mahia are in freefall. 📍