Modern Sport vs Smouha Prediction: A competitive contest with the home team expected to win

In the relegation round of the Egyptian Premier League, Modern Sport will play Smouha at Al-Salam Stadium Cairo. Smouha won the last meeting between these sides. Which team wins this one? Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Modern Sport

Modern Sport's last encounter was against Zamalek in the Egypt Cup and they lost. In a 2-1 contest, Mootez Zaddem's strike was not enough to see this team make it to the next round, thanks to an extra time strike from Shikabala. However, Modern Sport's last league game was against Al Masry and they lost 4-2 in round 17 as they gave up their early lead. Ahead of this game, Modern Sport have failed to win any of their last nine matches. In that run, Modern Sport picked just two points, coming against Pharco and El Gaish, as others ended in defeats. With nine points, Modern Sport sit bottom of the relegation standings, scoring nine goals and conceding 24 goals in 17 matches. 

Smouha

Smouha played Al Ittihad in their last league game and won. In a surprising 0-1 contest, Mostafa El Badry's strike in the second half was enough to see this team secure maximum points. However, that win was Smouha’s second in their recent matches, the first against Petrojet in an identical scoreline. Despite those poor results, Smouha also lost to the National Bank of Egypt, ENPPI, and Al Masry. Ahead of this game, Smouha have won three of their last five matches away from home. Smouha have only 20 points this season, scoring 13 goals and conceding 22 in the same run. 

Expert Betting Tips

Smouha have struggled so much this season and I do not expect any surprising performance on the road from them. At home, Modern Sport should be the better team, despite a winless run of performances lately. This should be a tight contest, and considering the fewer number of goals experienced in this fixture in the past, I believe both teams will settle for defensive play. 

Our first option is a win for Modern Sport in either half with odds at 1.87 on 1Xbet

Our second option is under 9 corners with odds at 2.00 on Bet365

Our last option is 

Our last option is away team under 0.5 goals with odds at 2.20 on Betway