El Gaish – Al Sekka: Who will advance to the next round of the Egypt Cup?
On Monday, 1 December, the Round of 32 of the Egypt Cup will feature a clash between El Gaish and Al Sekka. The match kicks off at 18:30 CET, and I offer you my pick for this fixture.
El Gaish – Al Sekka: Match facts and head-to-head
- El Gaish are winless in eight straight matches: three draws and five defeats.
- El Gaish have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive games.
- Al Sekka are winless in four matches: one draw and three losses.
- At home, El Gaish have not won in four outings: three draws and one defeat.
- El Gaish have lost 43% of their matches this season to nil.
- Al Sekka have failed to score in eight matches this season.
- These teams last met in 2010, when El Gaish won 1–0.
El Gaish – Al Sekka: Match preview
In last season’s Egypt Cup, El Gaish managed to clear the first round but were knocked out in the Round of 16 by Ceramica Cleopatra, losing 0–2. Al Sekka did not participate in the Round of 32 and now aim to spring a surprise and move on.
El Gaish represent Egypt’s top division. They currently sit 17th in the table with 11 points from 14 rounds. This position places them in the Relegation Group and embroils them in a fight for survival. Their results this season have been far from impressive: two wins, five draws, and seven defeats.
Al Sekka compete in Egypt’s Division 2A, the second tier of Egyptian football. Their campaign has also been underwhelming. They stand 16th with 11 points from 13 matches, only one point above the relegation zone. They face a daunting battle to stay up. Their record so far includes two victories, five draws, and six losses.
Probable line-up
- El Gaish: Massoud, Camacho, Mansour, Hassan Magdy, Samir, Meteb, Shawki, Mohareb, Khawaga, Tarek, Wadi
Prediction
Both teams are struggling for form, but El Gaish—being a top-flight side—hold a clear advantage against one of the weaker teams in the second division. My suggestion is to back the hosts not to lose.
