The Egyptian Premier League‘s Matchday 8 will feature an exciting match on Wednesday in Cairo, as Ceramica Cleopatra takes on Modern Sport at the Arab Contractors Stadium. It could be a good opportunity to bet on goals, as the odds look favorable.
Match Preview
Ceramica Cleopatra had a rocky start to the season, earning just one point from their first two games. However, they bounced back with three consecutive wins against teams like ENPPI, Arab Contractors, and Smouha.
These victories helped them escape the relegation zone and reach 10th place in the league. In their last match, Ceramica faced a tough challenge against Al Ahly, where they fought hard but lost narrowly. Notably, Ceramica’s games have tended to be low scoring, with a total of 4 goals scored and 3 conceded so far this season.
Modern Sport began the season on a high note, winning three of their first five matches. This strong performance raised their hopes for international competition. However, their form dipped in the last two matches, starting with a narrow 0-1 defeat to Tala’ea El Gaish. In their latest match, they drew 2-2 at home against ENPPI, managing to equalize in stoppage time after trailing twice.
Probable Lineups
- Ceramica Cleopatra: Bassam, Hani, Samir, Nabil, El-Sayed, El-Solia, Amr, Issa, Belhadji, Mukka, Lakay
- Modern Sport: Gabaski, Desouki, Ali, Amad, Fawzi, Mosad, Youssef, Shika, Eba, Hassan, Helal
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Ceramica Cleopatra won 4-1 at home against Modern Sport.
- Before that, Modern Sport had a three-match winning streak at Ceramica’s ground.
- In three of the last five matches between these teams, both sides managed to score.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor Ceramica after their impressive performance against Al Ahly. While they have a good chance to win, given their current stats, a high-scoring game is unlikely. Our bet is “Total under 2.0” with odds of 1.75.
