Al Masry vs Dekernes: can Al Masri advance in the Egypt Cup?
On Monday, December 22, Al Masry will host Dekernes in the Round of 32 of the Egypt Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 13:30 CET, and I would like to suggest a betting option for this fixture.
Al Masry vs Dekernes: match facts and head-to-head
- Al Masry are unbeaten in nine consecutive matches.
- At home, Al Masry have won their last three games.
- In 29% of their matches this season, Al Masry have scored in both halves.
- Al Masry have lost just 7% of their matches this season without scoring.
- Al Masry have kept a clean sheet in 21% of their wins.
- Last season, Al Masry were eliminated at the Round of 32 stage of the Egypt Cup.
- These two teams have never faced each other before.
Al Masry vs Dekernes: match preview
Al Masry are a top-flight Egyptian side, but their league form has been somewhat inconsistent. In their previous match, Al Masry defeated ZED 1–0 in the Egyptian League Cup. Overall, however, the team is on a nine-match unbeaten run, with four draws and five wins. They also made a strong start in the CAF Confederation Cup. In the Egyptian Premier League, Al Masry currently sit fifth with 20 points after 12 rounds. Their Egypt Cup campaign begins with this match, and they will be looking to progress further. Last season, Al Masry reached the Round of 16, where they lost 1–3.
Dekernes were relegated from Egypt’s Second Division A in the 2023/24 season and now compete in the Second Division League. They are producing fairly solid results there and are fighting near the top of the table. In their most recent match, Dekernes claimed a 2–1 victory. They currently have 21 points after 13 rounds and trail the leaders by just two points, giving them a realistic chance of pushing for first place. Their Egypt Cup journey also starts here, but progressing further will be extremely difficult.
Probable line-ups
- Al Masry: Gad, Amr Ismail, El Mohamady, Eid, Sobhy, El Gohary, Samadou, Makhlouf, Hamada, Deghmoum, Mohsen
Prediction
In my view, Al Masry are the clear favourites in this fixture. They have a stronger squad and the advantage of playing at home. I suggest a bet on Al Masri’s individual team total over 2.5 goals in this match.
