Smouha vs Ismaily Prediction: Both sides will be pleased with a point

The Egyptian Division One resumes as Smouha lock horns with Ismaily at the Alexandria Stadium on Thursday. The home side are unbeaten in their last three games, while the visitors head here with a defeat in the previous eight games.

Smouha SC (9th)

Last five games: DLDWW

The Blue Wave have turned their season around since the arrival of the former Ceramica Coach. They have lost just once in the last five games, with two back-to-back victories. After scoring three times without a response from the visitors, Smouha trashed in-form Al Mokawloon on the road. Smouha defended Hussein Faisal's lead before the break as they snatched all the points. Smouha will definitely survive relegation this season, but it’s unlikely they’ll make the top four.

Smouha SC prefer playing on the road than at home, as they have won twice, drawn four, and lost five in front of their own fans.

Ismaily (17th)

Last five games: WDDDD

The visitors have been up and running in recent games, having gone eight mates with defeat. Ismaily head here following their toothless stalemate against Pharco. Ismaily failed to capitalize on the visitors' red as points were shared in front of their own fans. Ismaily are doing everything to stay in the league as they sit in the relegation zone.

Ismaily have picked up sixteen points from a possible sixty and have won just once, lost three while sharing the spoils six times away from home.

Expert Betting Tips

The last twenty meetings have seen both sides with seven wins apiece, while six games have ended in a share of the spoils. Smouha are not good at home, while the visitors have drawn their last four away games. The best possible outcome here is a share of the spoils for 2.56.

Both sides might settle for a halftime draw here for 1.83.

Despite their bad run of home games, Smouha are the favorite here; bet on a home win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.40.

Good luck!