Kahrabaa Ismailia vs Al-Ittihad: battle for survival in the Egyptian Premier League
Kahrbaa Ismailia
In the third round of the Egyptian Premier League relegation group, we are set for a clash between Kahrabaa Ismailia and Al-Ittihad. The match will take place on Thursday, April 9, kicking off at 17:00 CET, and I suggest a bet for this fixture.
Kahrabaa Ismailia vs Al-Ittihad: Match preview
Kahrabaa Ismailia finished 19th at the end of the regular stage of the Egyptian Premier League, collecting 16 points from 20 matches. They began their relegation group campaign with two draws, playing out a 1:1 against Modern Sport and a 0:0 with Petrojet. As a result, the team now has 18 points and has climbed to 18th place in the standings. The gap to the 17th spot, which guarantees safety, is two points. Therefore, their chances of avoiding relegation are still alive.
Al-Ittihad finished 15th in the Premier League table, earning 23 points from 20 matches. The team failed to qualify for the Championship group and is now competing in the relegation group. Their start in this stage mirrors that of Kahrabaa Ismailia. They drew 1:1 with Pharco and 0:0 with El Gouna. That leaves them with just two points from two matches and a total of 22 points. Their cushion above the relegation zone stands at four points, so there is clearly no room for complacency.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Kahrabaa are winless in their last three matches: two draws and one defeat.
- Al-Ittihad are also on a three-game winless run.
- In their previous three matches, both Kahrabaa and Al-Ittihad have not scored more than one goal.
- The last head-to-head meeting between these sides ended in a 1:1 draw.
Probable line-ups
- Kahrabaa Ismailia: Ammar Ali, Ahmed Tamim, Abdulameer, Polo, Al-Midani, Evan Khaled, Bellah Foad, Amouri Faisal, Murtada Ali, Shafiu, Diémé
- Al-Ittihad: Al Mahdi, Alaa, Raheel, Saleh, Sobhy, Salifu, Mohamed, El Ghandour, Eid, Abdelnaim, Mabululu
Prediction
Two teams from the bottom of the table go head-to-head, with survival still unresolved for both sides. I expect a tense contest, though not a particularly entertaining one. My pick is under 2.5 goals.
