Al Ittihad vs National Bank of Egypt Prediction: This tough contest will witness more than two goals

With three games to wrap up the season, Al Ittihad will square off with National Bank of Egypt at the Alexandria Stadium on Friday. The home side are experiencing a dip in form and are on the verge of losing all the points they amassed at the beginning of the season.

Al Ittihad (7th)

Last five games: DLLLL

The Master of the City's continued their winless run with a defeat against Zamalek at home. Al Ittihad have been unlucky with fixtures as they have played four of the strongest sides in the division. Al Ittihad created more chances than Zamalek, but they were clinical enough. Al Ittihad have picked up three points from a combined fifteen and are out of the top-four race with thirteen points below Zamalek in the fourth spot.

Al Ittihad have won seven, drawn two, and lost five at home this season.

National Bank of Egypt (11th)

Last five games: DDWWW

Nikodimos's men made a great stride, hoping to survive relegation with three consecutive victories. Victories against Ismaily, Aswan and Dekhleya aren't a fluke. National Bank of Egypt deserved the victory and are now three points off the relegation spot. More recently, they scored three times while the visitors responded once to obtain their eighth win of the season. They have picked up thirty-four points from a possible ninety since the commencement of the season. National Bank of Egypt have won once, lost nine and drawn five away from home this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous five meetings, Al Ittihad have won three and lost twice against National Bank of Egypt. The home side have lost back-to-back on their ground and will be poised to bounce back. On the other hand, the visitors can’t afford to drop points at this stage of the season. This is a tough contest, but the home side seems to be the favourite, especially with their superb record against the visitors; bet on BTTS for 1.91.

Al Ittihad's last three games have ended in over 2.5 goals, and we expect this game to witness more than two goals for 2.30.

It’s going to tell who wins this duel; bet on a full-time draw for 2.76.

Good luck!