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Egypt Second League Fri 4 Sep 2026 · Tanta Stadium Full time

Tanta SC

DWDWD
0–1
Half-time 0–1

Masar

WLWWW
29%P(1)26%P(X)45%P(2)
λ home
1.20
λ away
1.55
Σλ total
2.75
P(over 2.5)
52%
P(BTTS)
53%
Modal score
1–1 11.9%

Tanta SC vs Masar prediction & xG model: Both teams to score

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick missed ✗

Model sheet

How the numbers for Tanta SC v Masar are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to all competitions results (21 and 22 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
Tanta SC (home)1.660.730.871.04
Masar (away)1.381.170.921.48

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.66 × 0.73 × 0.87 ≈ 1.04

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings2.5264%
Statistical xG feed2.7536%
Blended total λ2.75100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.20, λaway = 1.55

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Tanta SC λ = 1.20
030.2%
136.2%
221.6%
38.6%
42.6%
5+0.8%
Masar λ = 1.55
021.1%
132.9%
225.5%
313.2%
45.1%
5+2.1%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Tan \ Mas012345+
06.49.97.74.01.60.6
17.6129.24.81.90.8
24.67.15.52.91.1·
31.82.82.21.1··
40.50.80.7···
5+······
Σ home-win cells
29.3%
Σ draw cells
25.1%
Σ away-win cells
45.6%
Most probable score
1–1 · 11.9%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Tanta SC26.3%29.0%28.8%28.9%
X Draw27.5%20.0%34.1%25.9%
2 Masar46.3%51.0%37.2%45.2%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.121 → 12.1% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Tanta SC28.9%3.463.1032.3%-10.4%
X · Draw25.9%3.862.6238.2%-32.1%
2 · Masar45.2%2.212.4041.7%+8.5%
Double chance
1X54.8%1.821.5066.7%-17.8%
X271.1%1.411.3076.9%-7.6%
1274.1%1.351.4071.4%+3.7%
Draw no bet
DNB Tanta SC39.0%2.56–––
DNB Masar61.0%1.64–––
Goal lines
Over 1.576.0%1.32–––
Under 1.524.0%4.17–––
Over 2.551.9%1.93–––
Under 2.548.1%2.08–––
Over 3.529.7%3.37–––
Under 3.570.3%1.42–––
Both teams to score
BTTS yes pick53.3%1.882.1546.5%+14.7%
BTTS no46.7%2.141.6261.7%-24.4%
Half-time
HT 124.2%4.13–––
HT X41.6%2.41–––
HT 234.2%2.92–––
6

The selection

Model pickBoth teams to score
Probability53.3%
Fair odds1.88
Best odds2.15
EV per unit+14.7%

EV = 0.533 × 2.15 − 1 = +0.147 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.127 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 2.0% of bankroll

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricTanta SCMasar
SequenceDWDWDDWWWLWL
Matches66
W-D-L2-4-04-0-2
Points per match1.672.00
Goals for / match1.672.00
Goals against / match1.000.67
Over 2.550%50%
BTTS83%17%
Clean sheets17%50%
Failed to score17%33%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Marginal away preference, 45% against 29%. Standings: Tanta SC 14th on 13, Masar 2nd on 23.

Form

Tanta SC have two wins from their last six (D W D W D D). Latest: 0–0 away at Maleyet Kafr El Zayiat. Per match: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded.

Masar, last six: W W W L W L – four wins in total. Latest: 4–0 at home to Dayrout. Scoring rate: 2.0 per match – well above average. 3 shut-outs in that run.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Tanta SC 1.20 · Masar 1.55 · total 2.75. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 52%, BTTS 53%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Both teams to score, probability 53%, odds 2.15 v fair 1.88. Most probable score: Tanta SC 1–2 Masar. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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Second League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Maleyet Kafr El Zayiat12732+724
2Masar12723+1023
3Haras El Hodood12651+823
4Pharco12714+622
5Kahraba Ismailia11632+921
6AL Nasr SC12552+620
7El Mansura11623+320
8Itesalat11614+419
9Tersana12462+418
10El Seka El Hadid12534+318
11Baladiyyat Al Mehalla12435-115
12El Entag EL Harby12354+314
13Ismaily SC11344-213
14Tanta SC12345-513
15Team12336-612
16El Dakhleya12255-711
17Proxy12327-811
18La Viena FC12156-78
19Mega Sport12147-107
20Dayrout12147-177

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Tanta SC vs Masar?

The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 53, priced around 2.15 by the bookmakers.

What are the Tanta SC v Masar probabilities?

Tanta SC win 29%, draw 26%, Masar win 45%.

What is the most probable score for Tanta SC vs Masar?

Tanta SC 1–2 Masar is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Tanta SC vs Masar?

Tanta SC 1.20, Masar 1.55 – over 2.5 at 52%, BTTS at 53%.

What time is Tanta SC vs Masar?

Friday 4 September 2026, 14:30 WAT, at Tanta Stadium – Second League.