National Bank of Egypt vs Pyramids: Will Pyramids continue their title chase?
National Bank
As part of Matchday 15 in the Egyptian Premier League, National Bank of Egypt will face Pyramids. The match will take place on Monday, December 9, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 CET. I offer you a betting pick for this encounter.
National Bank of Egypt vs Pyramids: match facts and head-to-head
- National Bank have won once in their last five matches.
- National Bank have scored in three consecutive matches.
- Pyramids have lost only once in their previous seven games.
- Away from home, Pyramids have won their last four matches on the road.
- In 45% of matches this season, Pyramids have scored in both halves.
- Pyramids have kept a clean sheet in 48% of their matches, National Bank in 19%.
- Only 3% of Pyramids’ matches ended in a defeat without scoring, compared to 14% for National Bank of Egypt.
- National Bank defeated Pyramids 6–1 in their last head-to-head meeting.
National Bank of Egypt vs Pyramids: match preview
National Bank are currently battling for a place in the top seven of the Egyptian Premier League table. After 19 rounds of the championship, the team has collected 26 points. They now sit three points behind seventh place and occupy ninth position. They have not won in their last two matches, recording a draw and a defeat. Only one game remains in the final round of the regular stage, and a victory is highly desirable for them while hoping their direct rivals drop points.
Pyramids are already guaranteed a place in the Championship Group in the second half of the season. After 19 league matches, the team has amassed 40 points and currently trails the leaders by three points. Pyramids sit in second place, edging Al Ahly on tiebreakers. In their previous match, the side defeated Haras 3–1 and continues its pursuit of the leaders, a race that will resume after the split into the top seven. Last season they finished second, beating the third-placed team by two points. Now they are once again attempting to go one step further.
Probable lineups
- Pyramids: El Shenawy, Hamdy, Marei, Chibi, Samy, Atef, Lasheen, Touré, Mayele, Zalaka, Mostafa Ziko
Prediction
Pyramids should be pushing for the win, just as National Bank must if they want to break into the top seven. A difficult match awaits, but in my view it will end with a victory for Pyramids.
