Al Ahly vs National Bank of Egypt Prediction: The Red Devils won’t taste defeat here

The Red Devils will host the National Bank of Egypt at the WE Al Ahly Stadium on Tuesday. Al Ahly will hopefully extend their lead at the top as the CAF Champions League group stages loom.

Al Ahly (1st)

Last five games: DDWWD

The race for the Egyptian Premier League and CAF competition heats up as Al Ahly stunned their noisy rival in front of their fans. Al Ahly showed they are ready to claim their lost glory, having gone two seasons without the domestic league. Though they were not in great shape heading into the encounter, since it was a derby game, they suddenly turned into prime Barcelona as they scored three goals without a response from Zamalek.

Al Ahly maintained their reign at the top of the log but were not comfortable as they led with four points, and a defeat here could halt their run.

Al Ahly have won four and drawn three over the last seven home matches.

National Bank of Egypt (16th)

Last five games: WDDDL

The visitors have yet to win over the previous four games, sharing the spoils three times and losing once. National Bank of Egypt have picked up twelve points from a possible forty-two and is one of the four sides with just two victories this season. More recently, they were stunned at home after leading two goals before the break. Al Ittihad proved far superior after the break as they scored three goals to win (2-3) away from home.

National Bank of Egypt have drawn four and lost three on the road this season.

Expert Betting Tips

The last five meetings ended in four shares of the spoils, with Al Ahly winning just once. The Egyptian Premier League quality has improved this season as teams are strengthening their squad with top-notch players, and you can hardly tell what teams are capable of doing. Al Ahly are in great shape heading here and will most definitely secure all the points here; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.70.

Over their last four meetings, Al Ahly have managed just a win, and both sides haven’t recorded more than two goals. Bet on a home win or draw and under 3.5 goals for 1.89.

Expect a halftime home win for 1.85.

Good luck!