Ceramica Cleopatra vs National Bank of Egypt prediction and betting tips - May 21, 2024
Ceramica Cleopatra
National Bank
One of the matches of the 24th round of the Egyptian Premier League will be played on Tuesday in Cairo, where the local team Ceramica Cleopatra will host National Bank of Egypt. Here is a match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Ceramica Cleopatra
"The Gold and Blood" were long among the teams contending for a top-three finish and a place in African international club tournaments. However, their recent results have caused a significant decline in Ceramica's league standing.
Currently, Ceramica Cleopatra occupies the eighth place in the Egyptian Premier League standings, having accrued 31 points from 21 matches. They are only five points behind ZED, who hold the third position.
Heading into the match against National Bank of Egypt, "The Gold and Blood" are coming off an away defeat to league leaders Pyramids, with a score of 1-2. This loss ended their six-match unbeaten streak, during which they secured only two victories.
National Bank of Egypt
"NBE" has yet to impress in this season's Egyptian Premier League, fighting to retain their top-flight status. After 23 matches, National Bank of Egypt has accumulated only 22 points, placing them in 14th position in the standings. Nicodemos Papavasiliou's team is just three points clear of the relegation zone.
Last week, National Bank of Egypt achieved a sensational 5-2 home victory against one of the leaders, Al-Masry. This followed a 1-1 away draw against Future. However, their away form has been poor, with only two wins from 11 matches on the road.
Interesting facts and head-to-head history
- In the first round, Ceramica Cleopatra secured a 1-0 victory in the away match.
- In three of the last five encounters between these teams, both teams scored.
- Ceramica Cleopatra has defeated National Bank of Egypt in their last three home matches.
Ceramica Cleopatra vs National Bank of Egypt Prediction
Ceramica Cleopatra is favored by the bookmakers, with favorable odds of 2.01 for a home victory. Given Ceramica's solid chances, our bet is on "Ceramica Cleopatra to win."
