Al-Ahly vs Pharco prediction and betting tips - June 28, 2024
One of the matches in the 28th round of the Egyptian Premier League will take place on Friday when Al-Ahly hosts Pharco at the Al-Salam Stadium in the capital. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Al-Ahly
The "Red Devils" triumphed over Espérance in the final of the African Champions League and, rolling up their sleeves, have since been racking up victories in their domestic league, narrowing the gap with the Premier League leaders. Currently, they occupy second place in the standings, trailing first-placed Pyramids by 17 points, although Al-Ahly has played six fewer matches. Thus, in terms of points lost, it is the "Red Devils" who lead the elite division. In their last match, Al-Ahly secured a 2-0 home victory against Zamalek. Overall, in the 19 matches played, the "Red Devils" have suffered only two defeats, achieving 14 victories.
Pharco
Ahmed Hattab's team is battling to retain their top-flight status. After 27 matches, Pharco sits in 16th place in the standings with only 25 points. They are just three points above the relegation zone, a gap that widened due to their last-round victory. Pharco hosted Al Ittihad and won 1-0, scoring the only goal in the 14th minute. The team has been unable to win in five consecutive Premier League rounds, drawing three times and losing twice. Regarding their away form, Pharco has managed only two victories in 14 matches, with six draws and an equal number of defeats.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Al-Ahly has won the last three matches against Pharco, including a postponed away match in mid-June.
- In 4 out of the last 5 matches, the bet on "Total over 2.5" was successful.
- The bet on "Both teams to score" succeeded in three out of the last five encounters in this matchup.
Al-Ahly vs Pharco Prediction
Al-Ahly is clearly the favorite, but the odds for their victory are only 1.25. It might be wiser to bet on "Total under 3.0" with odds of 1.85.
