Ismaily vs Haras El Hodood Prediction: Both teams will be pleased with a point apiece

After their hard-fought stalemate against Pyramids, Ismaily will strive for their second win of the season when they square off against Haras El Hodood at the Ismailia Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts will hope for a better outing this time, having played three without a breakthrough, while the guests will be keen to add to at least return home with a point. 

Last five games: DLWLD

The Drawish side stood their ground against the solid Pyramids, settling for a share of the spoils. Ismaily were shy against their guests and had to sit back while hitting them on the counter. It worked well for them when they found the back of the net after the 29th minute of play; however, it was not for long, as Pyramids equalised before the break. The second half was more about Pyramids trying to break them down; fortunately, the guests were ineffective in front of goal. 

Ismaily have started the season poorly, heading here with just a win over their previous five league starts. Nothing has really changed about one of the oldest teams in the division Aa’s; they continue to struggle. Ismail have managed one win since their last seventeen league matches and picked up five points from a combined twelve this campaign. 

Ismaily have failed to improve their squad this season and we think they’ll suffer this campaign. Ismaily are unbeaten over their last three games at home this season. 

Last five games: LLDLD

Mohammed Yusuf's men presently sit at the bottom of the log after five games. However, they defended like a team against Al Masry to pick up their second point since the league began. In a game where they had just two shots in the entire game, Haras El Hodood were extremely poor and deserved to lose. Regardless, a negative stalemate against such an opponent is a good result for them. 

Haras El Hudood have been below par this campaign and have lost most games. 

The second Division Group C title-winning side have picked up two points from their last five league matches. 

Haras El Hudood have lost back-to-back matches on the road this season. 

Interesting Facts

Over their previous fifteen meetings, Haras El Hodood have won seven, while Isamily have managed four wins and four games ending in a tie. 

Haras El Hodood have scored first in five of their last seven meetings.

Ismaily have not been convincing enough to back them up with a win against Haras El Hodood; in fact, they are the only side to have lost to Haras El Hodood this season in the cup game. The guests will approach this game in full confidence after their stalemate at home against Al Masry, and it might not end well for the hosts.

In recent meetings, Ismaily have struggled against their opponent, and we don’t think this will be different. I’ll settle for a total of under 1.5 goals here since Ismaily's last six meetings against Haras El Hodood have produced less than a goal.

I think both teams will settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.89.

Ismaily are not reliable, but we know how football works; they could turn up tomorrow; bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 1.68.

Good luck!