Smouha SC vs Al Ahly Prediction: Can the hosts halt the Red Devils party?

ON THURSDAY, the Red Devils could be crowned the champions, provided they secure a point at least when they square off against Smouha SC at the Alexandria Stadium. The hosts have been a tough nut to crack for big teams in the division this season, and we expect them to fight against their opponent here. 

Smouha SC (6th)

Last five games: LWWLW

The Blue Waves secured their thirteenth victory of the season as they defeated Al Masry on their ground. Hossam Hassan scored the only goal after the break to hand his side the maximum points against a highly respected opponent. The performance was after their disappointing (3-0) defeat on the road against Future FC. Smouha have picked up forty-eight points from a possible ninety-three, scoring thirty-six and conceding thirty-four times. Smouha SC have won nine, drawn three, and lost four at home this season.

Al Ahly (1st)

Last five games: WWWWW

The Red Devils extended their lead at the top following their (4-0) victory over Al Mokawloon. Al Ahly are now five points above their rival and are a point away from securing their forty-fourth league title. 

Al Ahly scored four goals to amass all the points against a stubborn Al Mokawloon team at home. Wessam Abou Ali found the back of the net three times and has now scored eighteen times this season. The Red Devils have picked up seventy-five points from a combined ninety and have scored the most goals this season (70). Al Ahly have won twelve, drawn once and lost twice away from home this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, Al Ahly have won thirteen while Smouha SC have recorded three wins and four games ending in a stalemate. Smouha have been at the top of their game at home this season, but they are definitely beatable. They’ll face off against the Red Devils, who’ll be poised to get things done here so as to prepare for other competitions coming up next month. 

We expect the visitors to feature all their key players which might be too much for the hosts to contain. This game will produce more than two goals for 1.80.

We expect both teams to get a goal apiece for 2.04.

Al Ahly will definitely start strong here; bet on an away halftime victory for 1.81.

Good luck!