Ceramica Cleopatra – Abu Qir Semad: can Ceramica Cleopatra secure a convincing victory?
In the Round of 32 of the Egypt Cup, we will see a clash between Ceramica Cleopatra and Abu Qir Semad. The match kicks off at 13:30 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this game.
Ceramica Cleopatra – Abu Qir Semad: match facts and head-to-head
- Ceramica Cleopatra have lost their last two matches.
- In two consecutive games, Ceramica Cleopatra failed to score.
- Abu Qir Semad have gone four matches without a win: one draw and three defeats.
- In three of their last four games, Abu Qir Semad did not score.
- Ceramica Cleopatra have kept a clean sheet in 62% of their matches this season.
- This season, Ceramica Cleopatra have lost 15% of their matches without scoring.
- These two teams have never faced each other before.
- Last season, Ceramica Cleopatra reached the semi-finals of the Egypt Cup.
Ceramica Cleopatra – Abu Qir Semad: match preview
For both teams, this is the start of their Egypt Cup campaign. Both Ceramica Cleopatra and Abu Qir Semad begin from the Round of 32. The hosts represent Egypt’s top division and will be up against a team from the second tier.
Ceramica Cleopatra currently sit at the top of the Egyptian Premier League table. After 13 rounds, they have collected 29 points and hold a two-point lead over their closest pursuer. However, their rival still have a game in hand, meaning Ceramica Cleopatra could yet lose first place. They suffered defeats in their last two matches, which came in the League Cup, but the Egypt Cup campaign is only just beginning for them.
Abu Qir Semad compete in Division 2A, the second-strongest tier. In recent matches, the team have produced inconsistent and even disappointing results, which saw them drop out of the top three. Four matches without a win — three losses and one draw — have pushed Abu Qir Semad down to fourth place in the table. After 16 rounds, they have 28 points, trailing third place by one point and the leaders by five.
Probable line-ups
- Ceramica Cleopatra: Bassam, Shokry, Ramadan, Nabil, Teka, Adel, Ibrahim, Wayou, Gaber, Rayyan, Antar
Prediction
I do not expect a great deal of intrigue in this match. Ceramica Cleopatra are top of the top division, playing at home, so I believe they will be able to secure a victory. I am suggesting a bet on the hosts’ individual total over 2 goals.
