This Thursday, the 7th round of the Egyptian Premier League features a match at the Borg El Arab Stadium. Local team Al-Ittihad will face Kahraba Ismailia, making this an interesting betting opportunity.
Match Preview
Al-Ittihad has had a challenging start this season, earning just 5 points from six matches. With only one win, their defense is a bright spot, having allowed only 8 goals, which is fewer than many competitors. Their recent goalless draw against Pharco indicates they can maintain a solid defensive structure.
Offensively, Al-Ittihad has struggled, scoring only three goals so far. Their leading scorer is midfielder Mostafa Ibrahim, who has netted once, while Karim El Dib has contributed with an assist. Improving their attacking efficiency will be vital, as controlling the game without scoring can lead to missed opportunities.
Kahraba Ismailia faces a tougher situation, still searching for their first win and managing just two points. They have lost four games in a row, revealing significant defensive weaknesses with 14 goals conceded, the highest in the league. Even at home, they suffered a 1-4 defeat to Wadi Degla.
On the brighter side, they have scored five goals in six matches. Forward Ali Suleiman leads their attack with two goals, and Mohamed Said has provided an assist. However, their defensive problems could overshadow any scoring efforts.
Probable Lineups
- Al-Ittihad: Genesh, Tony, Shabana, Ibrahim, El-Dib, Kanaria, Akem, Liadi, Ajib, Naser, Ebuka
- Kahraba Ismailia: El-Gabry, Koshary, Abuozra, El-Khashab, El-Fayoumi, Suleiman, Hani, Sheta, Maradona, Shika, Medhat
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Al-Ittihad has scored only three goals in their first six matches.
- Kahraba Ismailia has conceded the most goals in the league with 14.
- The teams have never faced each other before.
Prediction
Al-Ittihad is favored to win due to their stronger defense and home advantage. Kahraba Ismailia’s poor defensive performance suggests that their attacking efforts may not be enough. A good betting option is “over 1.5 goals” at 1.60.