In the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League, National Bank of Egypt will compete against Wadi Degla. This match is set for Wednesday, September 24, starting at 19:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the upcoming game.
National Bank of Egypt vs Wadi Degla: Match preview
National Bank of Egypt has secured only one victory in the current Premier League season. Last year, the team finished fifth in the regular season and also placed fifth in the championship group. However, this season has been challenging; in their first five matches, the team drew four and lost one. They finally achieved a win in the last round, defeating Petrojet 3-0. With seven points from six matches, they are four points behind seventh place but have games in hand that could help bridge the gap.
Wadi Degla, who were runners-up in Egypt’s Division 2A last season with 76 points from 38 matches—just one point shy of first place—had a rocky start this season. They began with a goalless draw but then faced two 0-1 losses. However, they bounced back with four consecutive victories, including a notable 2-1 win over Zamalek and a 1-0 success against El-Gaish. With 13 points from seven matches, Wadi Degla is currently third in the table, an impressive position for a newly promoted team. If they keep this momentum, a spot in the championship group seems likely.
Match facts and head-to-head
- National Bank of Egypt is unbeaten in their last four matches, although three were draws.
- Wadi Degla has won their last four matches in a row.
- National Bank of Egypt has the league’s best defense, conceding only two goals so far.
- In their previous encounters, Wadi Degla has won twice, and one match ended in a draw.
Probable lineups
- National Bank of Egypt: Gabaski, Simpore, El-Gazzar, Yakubu, Mahmoud, Helal, Said, Bassiouni, Yasser, Faisal, Kaoud.
- Wadi Degla: Monsef, Reda, Marei, Yakubu, M’Barki, Helal, Ahmed Magdy, Ahmed Said, Reda, Jorginho, Amin.
Prediction
Wadi Degla is currently in excellent form, having achieved four straight wins. National Bank of Egypt is also unbeaten in their last four matches, but three were draws. Given the current performances, it seems likely that Wadi Degla will continue their winning streak, making it advisable to back them to avoid defeat.