Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Petrojet
Ceramica Cleopatra
In the second leg of the Egypt League Cup, Petrojet will face Ceramica Cleopatra. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, at 19:00 Central European Time, and here’s my betting tip for this clash.
Petrojet vs Ceramica Cleopatra: Match facts and head-to-head
- The first leg ended in a crushing 4-1 victory for Ceramica Cleopatra.
- Petrojet are winless in their last six matches: five defeats and one draw.
- Ceramica Cleopatra are unbeaten away from home in five straight games: one draw and four wins.
- Petrojet have lost their last three home matches, failing to score in the last two.
- In their last six matches, Petrojet have conceded at least two goals in each game.
- Ceramica Cleopatra have the weakest defense among all teams that reached the playoffs.
- The teams have met three times — Ceramica Cleopatra won every match: twice by 4-1 and once by 2-0.
Petrojet vs Ceramica Cleopatra: Match preview
Petrojet sailed through the Egypt League Cup group stage with confidence. They picked up a maximum 12 points from four rounds and finished top, conceding just twice — one of the best defensive records in the tournament. But the playoffs have been a different story. The team is in a clear slump: six matches without a win, five of them losses. That includes the heavy defeat to Ceramica Cleopatra in the first leg.
Ceramica Cleopatra are currently showing more consistent form. They are especially strong on the road: five away games unbeaten, with four wins. They finished second in their group, collecting seven points from four matches — two more than the third-placed team. However, their defense has been shaky, conceding seven goals, the most among playoff participants. Despite that, their playoff start was impressive.
The first encounter between these sides, played at Ceramica Cleopatra’s home ground, ended in a shock rout. The hosts netted twice in the first half, the visitors responded with one, but the closing stages belonged to Ceramica — two more goals sealed a 4-1 final score.
Probable lineups
- Ceramica Cleopatra: Bassam, Shokry, Ramadan, Nabil, Teka, Adel, Ibrahim, Wayou, Gaber, Ryan, Antar
Prediction
This is a match where Petrojet must stage an incredible comeback and overturn a three-goal deficit. But the team's current form is far from inspiring, unlike Ceramica Cleopatra, who have won their last four away fixtures, including a 2-0 victory over Petrojet. That’s why I believe the visitors won’t lose, and I’m backing this outcome at odds of 1.4.
