Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the final round of the Egyptian Premier League, ZED will host Smouha on their home turf. The match is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, at 19:00 Central European Time. Here’s my take on the best bet for this encounter.
ZED vs Smouha: facts and head-to-head
- ZED are unbeaten in five straight matches, but four of those ended in draws.
- ZED have failed to win at home in their last seven matches.
- Smouha haven’t won any of their last 11 matches.
- In their previous five away games, Smouha suffered four defeats and managed just one draw.
- Smouha have the third-worst defense in the Egyptian Premier League (28 goals conceded).
- ZED have the best attack among all teams in the relegation group, with 24 goals scored.
- Smouha have lost 33% of their matches without scoring, while for ZED that figure is 15%.
- In their previous head-to-head, Smouha defeated ZED 2-1. Out of five meetings, Smouha have won three times.
Match preview
ZED have already secured their Premier League status ahead of the final round. The team has collected 31 points from 24 rounds and sits at the top of the relegation group table. The gap from second place is just one point, but the club is still struggling for consistency: a five-match unbeaten run sounds good, but four of those ended in draws.
Smouha, after finishing the first stage with 20 points and 12th place, failed to qualify for the championship group. The second half of their season has been disastrous—seven winless matches, only four points earned, and a real threat of relegation. Currently, Smouha are just two points above the drop zone, and they’ll need to give absolutely everything to remain in the top flight.
Probable lineup
- Smouha: Soliman, Shousha, Reda, Hakam, Mostafa, Doku Dodo, Feisal, Nadi, Halimo, Hassan, Essam
Prediction
This is a do-or-die match for Smouha—their Premier League future hangs in the balance. I expect the visitors to be highly motivated, aiming not just to avoid defeat but at least to get on the scoresheet. My pick: Smouha individual total over 0.5 at odds of 1.52.
