Smouha vs Ghazl El Mahallah Prediction: Home team will eke to victory

Alexandria Stadium will host the Egyptian Pro League encounter between Smouha and Ghazl El Mahallah. The previous time these two teams met, Smouha pulled off a perfect win away from home. Can Ghazl El Mahallah replicate that success? Below, I will look into the match analysis and provide betting opportunities. 

Smouha's last league game at home was against El Gouna, and they were held to a goalless draw. In that encounter, this team had total control of possession, 60 per cent, and attempted 15 shots with five on target, which they failed to convert. However, Smouha won twice in their last five games, coming against El Ismaily and Al Masry, which ended 2-0 and 1-0. Yet, their encounters against Al Ahly and Zamalek ended in defeats. 

In their last five matches, Smouha have two defeats, two draws and one win. In that run, this team scored three goals while conceding four. In their last four matches, Smouha have failed to score a single goal.

Ghazl El Mahallah played Al Ittihad in their last league match and settled for a goalless draw. In that encounter, Ghazl El Mahallah had 42 percent of the possession and attempted 12 shots, failing to convert any of the five on target. In the meantime, Ghazl El Mahallah have lost two of their last five matches. They lost to Zamalek and El Gaish in that run, with the matches ending 0-4 and 2-3, respectively. However, Ghazl El Mahallah secured wins over ZED FC and El Gouna in other encounters, ending 3-1 and 0-1, respectively. 

Away from home, Ghazl El Mahallah have not lost any of their last ten matches. In that run, this team won four games while drawing seven. In five league matches, Ghazl El Mahallah have five points. Scoring seven goals and conceding seven, Ghazl El Mahallah sit 16th in the standings.  

Neither team has looked like a real threat this season, and I am sure this will be a tight encounter. While Ghazl El Mahallah are away in this fixture, I believe they have a good chance looking at their road record and how strong they have competed against not-too-strong sides this season. However, this is one of the matches you had expected Smouha to be at their best and show competitiveness as their performances have gone down this season. Take the home team to win, and while their defence line has been good, I expect few goals, while Ghazl El Mahallah struggle offensively.