National Bank of Egypt vs Smouha prediction and betting tips - July 2, 2024
One of the matches in the 29th round of the Egyptian Premier League will be played on Tuesday in Cairo, where National Bank of Egypt will face Smouha at Petrosport Stadium. Here is the match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
National Bank of Egypt
The "NBE" is currently battling to maintain their place in the elite division of the Egyptian Premier League. After 28 matches, the National Bank of Egypt has accumulated only 30 points, placing them 14th in the standings. Nicodemos Papavasiliou's side is seven points clear of the relegation zone. However, they have significantly improved their position by securing maximum points in their last two rounds.
In their most recent outing, the National Bank of Egypt suffered a 1-4 defeat in an away match against Arab Contractors. Prior to that, they triumphed at home with a 5-0 victory over fellow relegation strugglers Baladiyat Mahalla. At home, Papavasiliou's team has managed five wins in 14 matches, losing seven times.
Smouha
Tarek El-Ashry's team is vying for a top-three finish, but recent results have disappointed Smouha's fans. After 26 matches, the team has 39 points, placing them seventh in the standings, six points behind third-placed Al-Masry.
In their last match, Smouha played to a 2-2 draw in an away game against Tala'ea El Gaish. In their last four matches, Smouha has secured only one win, with two draws and one loss. Regarding their away record, Smouha has won three of their 14 away games, suffering five defeats.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last three encounters between these teams have ended in draws.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in four of their last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bet has only been successful in two of their last five matches.
National Bank of Egypt vs Smouha Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the home team, with odds of 2.33 for a National Bank of Egypt victory. We believe this match will not feature many goals, so our bet is on "Total Under 2.5 Goals" with odds of 1.67.
