Ismaily vs Al-Ahly prediction and betting tips on May 01, 2024
One of the fixtures of the 20th round of the Egyptian Premier League will take place on Wednesday in Alexandria, where the local Ismaily will host Al-Ahly at the Petro Sport Arena. Here's the forecast for this clash from the DailySports team.
Ismaily
Hailing from Alexandria, the club is fighting for survival in the current Premier League campaign and currently sits in the 13th position in the league table, with 19 points from 19 matches. They are seven points clear of the relegation zone, although, for instance, Farko, who is in the relegation zone, has played two fewer matches.
In the last round, Ismaily played an away match against Al-Ittihad, where they managed to secure a point with a 1-1 draw. The hosts scored first in the 21st minute, but Mido's men equalized before halftime. Overall, Ismaily has only managed one win in their last six matches, with three draws and one defeat in this stretch.
Al-Ahly
The "Red Devils" currently occupy a mid-table position, with 21 points to their name. Al-Ahly made it to the Champions League final by defeating Mazembe 3-0 at home in the second leg of the semi-final stage. It's worth noting that due to their participation in the Champions League, Marcelo Gallardo's side has only played 11 league matches.
For instance, they are 16 points behind the league leaders, Pyramids, but the leaders have played five more matches. Therefore, considering the lost points, Al-Ahly ranks among the top three teams in the Premier League. It's worth reminding that in their last league match, Al-Ahly lost away to Zamalek with a score of 1-2.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, Al-Ahly defeated their opponent at home with a score of 3-1.
- The bet on "Total Over 2.5" paid off in only one of the last five encounters.
- Al-Ahly has remained unbeaten against Ismaily away from home in ten consecutive matches, securing six victories in the process.
Ismaily vs Al-Ahly Prediction
Despite the fact that the teams are currently neighbors in the league table, this situation is temporary. Al-Ahly is a class above and should emerge victorious in this encounter. Our bet is "Al-Ahly to win" with odds of 1.64.
