Al Ahly – El Gouna: can Al Ahly close the gap to the league leaders?
El Gouna FC
As part of Matchday 18 in the Egyptian Premier League, we are set for a showdown between Al Ahly and El Gouna. The match will take place on Thursday, 19 February, kicking off at 20:30 CET, and here is a betting tip for the encounter.
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Al Ahly – El Gouna: match facts and head-to-head
- Al Ahly are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches: four draws and three wins.
- El Gouna are winless in three matches: two draws and one defeat.
- In their last five matches, El Gouna have managed just one victory.
- Al Ahly have kept three consecutive clean sheets, while El Gouna have conceded in three straight games.
- In 31% of their matches this season, Al Ahly have scored in both halves.
- Only 13% of Al Ahly’s wins this season have come with a clean sheet, El Gouna – 24%.
- El Gouna have suffered more defeats without scoring: 18% compared to 6% for Al Ahly.
- Al Ahly defeated El Gouna 2:0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
- Since 2014, El Gouna have failed to beat Al Ahly in direct encounters.
Al Ahly – El Gouna: match preview
Al Ahly currently sit fourth in the table and have lacked consistency of late. The club have already made a change in the head coach position. After 15 rounds, they have collected 30 points and occupy fourth place, trailing the leaders by five points. However, Al Ahly have a game in hand and could reduce the gap at the top. At present, they are on a seven-match unbeaten run: four draws and three victories.
El Gouna are positioned in the lower half of the standings. The team are currently 12th with 20 points from 15 matches. The gap to seventh place, which guarantees a spot in the Championship Group, stands at four points. El Gouna also have a game in hand and could narrow that deficit. They are without a win in their last three matches: two draws and one defeat. As a result, they remain in the hunt for a place in the Championship Group, but they must improve their performances and collect points more consistently.
Probable line-ups
- Al Ahly: El Shenawy, Hany, Ramadan, Dari, Fathi, Ben Romdhane, Koka, El Shahat, Abou Ali, Zizo, Trézéguet
- El Gouna: Islam Tarek, Amr Ismail, Badr, El-Gazzar, Naser Naser, Abdelgawad, El Sayed, Mohareb, Abdelnaim, Tarek, Kamar
Prediction
Al Ahly have every chance to extend their unbeaten streak at home. The recommended bet is on Al Ahly’s individual total over 1.5 goals.
