National Bank of Egypt vs Ismaily Prediction: We anticipate an open game with goals at both ends

National Bank of Egypt will face off against Ismaily at the Borg El Arab Stadium on Sunday. The hosts head here intending to return to winning ways after their recent defeat on the road against Ceramica, while the visitors will be keen to extend their six games without a defeat away from home. 

Last five games: LLDWL

Tarik Mostafa's men suffered another defeat in the league as they were narrowly beaten by Ceramica away from home. They conceded an own goal and failed to convert their chances against a strong team. National Bank of Egypt have a pretty decent coach who always loves to attack; unfortunately, there are not enough resources to express his style of play. 

The hosts are a point ahead of the relegation zone with twenty-two points from a combined seventy-one. 

National Bank of Egypt have won four, drawn once, and lost seven on their ground this season.

Last five games: LWWDL

The Darawish suffered another defeat on their ground after three solid previous games. They bowed to a (0-2) defeat on their ground against a high-flying Pyramids team. Apart from the fact that they lost the game, Ismaily allowed their opponent to create three big chances against them. 

Ismaily used to be at the top of the Egyptian League, but they have been below par in recent seasons. Ismaily has conceded twenty-seven times this season and scored twenty-two goals. Ismaily sits in the 12th spot on the log, picking up twenty-three points from a combined sixty-nine points. 

Ismaily have won once, drawn six and lost four away from home this season. 

Both teams have won two games apiece, with four games ending in a stalemate over their previous six meetings. National Bank of Egypt’s gameplay have been impressive lately, and we think they’ll perform better here. At the same time, the visitors have at least done well against teams below them and have a decent record on the road. 

Ismaily are a possession-based team and pretty good at converting their chances. If given a chance, National Bank of Egypt is ready also to convert their chances. And what this means is that both teams will at least get a goal here for 1.84.

We also expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate for 2.01.

The hosts will likely secure the maximum points here; bet on a home win or draw over 1.5 goals for 2.20.

Good luck!