National Bank of Egypt vs Ismaily Prediction: The home team can’t afford to lose back-to-back home games

National Bank of Egypt will face off against Ismaily at the Borg El Arab Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have won the same number of games in recent meetings and we are not sure a winner will emerge here tomorrow. 

National Bank of Egypt (11th)

Last five games: LDWLW

Tarek Moustafa's men won their second game of the season, scoring once against El Mahalla to cart away the maximum points on the road. National Bank of Egypt, who have not been bad this campaign, scored with their only shot at goal against a solid opponent. 

National Bank of Egypt have not been favoured with their fixtures this season, having already played Zamalek, Pyramids, Al Ahly, Future, and now Ceramica. National Bank of Egypt have picked up eight points from a possible twenty-one, scoring six and conceding eight. 

National Bank of Egypt have not won at home this season, losing once and sharing the spoils twice. 

Ismaily (9th)

Last five games: WLDDD

The Drawish side have drawn their last three league games as they continue to improve under coach Hamad Ibrahim. Ismaily SC settled for a toothless stalemate against Modern Future in a game of few chances. This was after their (2-2) stalemate against Haras El Hodoud on their home ground. 

Ismaily have started the season poorly, heading here with just a win over their previous seven league starts. Nothing has really changed about one of the oldest teams in the division as they continue to struggle. Ismail have only won once since their last eighteen league matches and picked up nine points from a combined twenty-one this campaign. 

Ismaily have won once and lost twice on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have won twice and five games ending in a tie over their last nine meetings. The guests have been below par this season, and I think they might be punished by the hosts. Ismaily have been highly consistent at the back, keeping three clean sheets in seven matches this campaign. On the opposing end, National Bank of Egypt are one of the division's most dangerous teams; their recent match showed that they can manage games properly. 

The home side are not consistent, but they are far better than the guests. National Bank of Egypt have kept four clean sheets since the start of the season, and if they get the first goal here, that might be the end of the game; bet on a home win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.83.

I expect the home team to score before the break for 2.06.

National Bank of Egypt to win for 2.20 might be worth it.

Good luck!