On Thursday, September 18, Cairo will host a match from the 7th round of the Egyptian Premier League, as Modern Sport faces ENPPI. The match begins at 16:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the scoring potential for both teams.
Modern Sport
Last season, Modern Sport struggled and finished at the bottom of the league with just 9 points, leading to a battle for survival. In the relegation group, they performed better, finishing fifth and staying in the top division, three points above the relegation zone. They reached the quarterfinals of the Egypt League Cup but lost 0-1 to the National Bank of Egypt.
This season, Modern Sport has improved. After 6 matches, they have 10 points from 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their highlights include a 2-2 draw against champions Al Ahly and a 2-1 away win over Pyramids. At home, their record shows 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss.
In their past six meetings with ENPPI at their home ground, Modern Sport has won 3, ENPPI has won 2, and there has been 1 draw. Last season’s match ended in a 0-0 draw. Notably, the last five encounters between these teams have all had under 2.5 goals.
ENPPI
ENPPI also faced relegation fears last season, finishing just above Modern Sport. They reached the semifinals of the Egypt League Cup but lost to the National Bank of Egypt and then lost the third-place playoff to Ismaily.
This season, ENPPI has started reasonably well, with only one loss—a 0-2 defeat against Ceramica Cleopatra. They have 2 wins and 3 draws otherwise, including a notable 1-1 draw against Al Ahly.
In their recent matches against Modern Sport, the last five games have been evenly matched, with each team recording two wins and one draw.
Probable lineups
- Modern Sport: Gabaski, Fawzi, Rizk, Mohamed, Dessouki, Metwally, Helal, Youssef, Eba, Mamdou, Hassan.
- ENPPI: A. Samir, Sabeha, Kalosha, M. Samir, Dawood, Al Agouz, Sherif, Nasser, Kofta, Hamdy, Zaki.
Key facts and head-to-head stats
- ENPPI has not won 11 of their last 13 matches.
- Modern Sport is unbeaten in 8 of the last 10 meetings with ENPPI.
- The last 4 home matches for Modern Sport against ENPPI have finished with fewer than 1.5 goals.
Prediction for Modern Sport vs ENPPI
Both teams have started the season well, each suffering just one loss. Historically, their encounters have been close and low-scoring. Considering their playing styles and recent statistics, it’s likely to be another cautious match with few goals. The recommended bet is under 2 total goals at odds of 1.52.