Al Ittihad vs Al Ahly Prediction: The visitors to secure the points here

Underperforming Al Ahly will travel down to Al Ittihad to fight for points on Sunday. The visitors might pull a surprise result here as different measures have been implemented to promote academy players for this clash. Can Al Ahly return to winning ways?

Al Ittihad (12th)

Last five matches: LDDWL

The home team have been inconsistent in the previous five matches with a win, two draws and two losses. The win was against a highly defensive ENNPI side on matchday 27; however, they couldn't maintain such a performance as El Gaish beat them on matchday 28.

They are in the 13th spot with six points above the relegation zone, and they need to start gathering points to avoid late drama in the league.

Al Ittihad have won six, drawn four and lost four in the last fourteen home games.

Al Ahly (3rd)

Last five matches: LWWDD

The mighty Al Ahly have been nothing short of humiliation in the recent matches. They have failed to win any of their two games despite being against an average side. Their hope of winning the title is gone, and they are faced with the chance of failing to appear in the CAF Champions League next season.

On matchday 28, Al Ahly failed to have a shot on target as they recorded another stalemate on the road.

Al Ahly are thirteen points behind Zamalek with two outstanding games, and a win here could move them to the second spot.

The Red Eagles have won six, drawn five and lost three matches away from home.

Expert Betting Tips

Al Ahly have had a great spell against Al Ittihad with fourteen wins and four draws, while the home team have only won twice in the last twenty games.

Al Ahly have lost all motivation for this game, and they have not been themselves in the past few weeks; however, their good record against the home side might be key here: bet on Al Ahly to win or draw for 1.60.

Despite their predicaments, we still believe they will secure all the points here; bet on Al Ahly to win for 2.60.

Lastly, we are sure the home will get a goal at least; bet on BTTS for 1.73.

Good luck!