Al Ittihad vs Smouha Prediction: Hosts to extend their run

Al Ittihad and Smouha are set to face off at Alexandria Stadium in this Round 3 Egypt League Cup clash. With victories in each of their last three encounters, Al Ittihad aims to maintain their winning streak, while Smouha seeks to change their fortunes in this matchup.

Al Ittihad enters this upcoming competition on the back of a 1-0 victory over Baladiyat El Mahalla in their most recent match. Benjamin Boateng emerged as the hero, netting the decisive goal that secured the win for Al Ittihad. Impressively, Al Ittihad is currently on an undefeated streak, having gone unbeaten in their last nine matches, with six of those ending in victories. In the Group A standings of the Egypt Cup, Al Ittihad holds the top spot with six points, having scored 2 goals and conceded none.

Smouha aims for an improved performance in their upcoming match, following a recent goalless draw with Future FC. Before this draw, Smouha suffered a loss to Baladiyat El Mahalla but rebounded strongly with victories against El Gaish and Pharco, along with a goalless draw against El Daklyeh. Analyzing their last five encounters across all competitions, Smouha scored three goals while conceding two in the same period.

Smouha and Al Ittihad both appear to have a significant likelihood of winning in this match, considering their performances leading up to it. Nevertheless, Smouha has faced challenges in securing victories, whereas Al Ittihad's wins have often come with a narrow scoreline. Despite expectations of a closely contested match with a strong defensive focus, Al Ittihad's home advantage enhances their chances of clinching all three points in this encounter.