Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
Time: 20.01.2023, 08:00 PM
On Friday, Ceramica Cleopatra will square off against Smouha at the Cairo International Stadium. Both sides have failed to win over their previous four meetings, with the last three ending in both teams getting a goal apiece.
CERAMICA (10th)
Last five games: LDWLD
Ahmed Samy's side have not been bad this season, as they have won four, drawn four and lost five in the last thirteen games. They have scored eighteen times and conceded sixteen this season. After thrashing Ghazl El Mahalla on the road when they scored three times to secure all the points, they surrendered their fifth defeat of the season against a robust Future FC Side.
More recently, Ceramica settled for a stalemate as they came from a goal down to secure a point. They had the chance to bury the game afterwards but wasted their chances.
Ceramica have won two, drawn three and lost two in the last seven home matches.
SMOUHA (16th)
Last five games: DDDLW
It’s sad for the visitors, who have started the league poorly; they have managed just two wins in the last thirteen games. Smouha head into this encounter after their (2-1) comfortable win over El Gaish. After taking the lead before the break, however, the visitors levelled. Hosam Hassan doubled the lead as Smouha secured their second win of the season.
Smouha's main struggle have been their frontline, with six goals scored so far this season (the lowest in the division).
Smouha have drawn four, lost once and drawn once in the last six away matches.
Expert Betting Tips
Over the previous four meetings, both sides have settled for a draw. Smouha have not been the same since the season commenced; they have lost four games this season. On the other hand, the home side has been a great side; they always find a means of getting goals. We expect both sides to get a goal each for 2.20.
Ceramica Cleopatra are the better team here; bet on a home win for 2.00.
Ceramica is to win or draw and score more than one goal here for 1.90.
Good luck!