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Al Ittihad vs Misr Lel Makkasa: Our top betting tips
Misr Lel Makkasa could really do with a win right about now. Will they get one here? Find out with our Al Ittihad vs Misr Lel Makkasa match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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A home win coming up
Misr Lel Makkasa have won just one of their last nine games in all competitions; they lost six of those games, with two draws. To be fair, Al Ittihad have not done much better; they've managed just two wins in their last 14 games. However, it's important to note that Al Ittihad have had Misr Lel Makkasa's number in recent encounters; as they are unbeaten in the last four clashes between these teams. Additionally, Misr Lel Makkasa have been the worst road team in the Premier League this season; they lost seven of 10 games away from home, with just one win. For this reason, we're making the prediction that Al Ittihad will win this match.
Both teams will not score
First of all, we would like to point out that meetings between these teams have been one-sided in goalscoring terms; Misr Lel Makkasa blanked in three of their last four clashes with Al Ittihad, scoring just one goal in that stretch. Furthermore, Misr Lel Makkasa have been the lowest scoring team in the Premier League this season; they scored just 10 goals in 21 league games so far. In fact, Misr Lel Makkasa failed to score in five of their last seven games; they managed just two goals in that seven game stretch. At least one side failed to score in six of Misr Lel Makkasa's last seven, and three of Al Ittihad's last five games; on that note, we shouldn't expect goals at both ends.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Al Ittihad vs Misr Lel Makkasa
Last Five - Al Ittihad Al Sakandary
29/05/23
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
Pyramids FC
Al Ittihad Al Sakandary
2
1
L
22/05/23
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
El Masry
Al Ittihad Al Sakandary
2
1
L
15/05/23
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
Enppi
Al Ittihad Al Sakandary
1
0
L
09/05/23
Egypt Cup Egypt
El Seka El Hadid
Al Ittihad Al Sakandary
0
0
D
28/04/23
Egypt League Cup Egypt
Enppi
Al Ittihad Al Sakandary
2
3
W
Last Five - Misr Lel Makasa
29/08/22
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
Coca Cola FC
Misr Lel Makasa
1
0
L
26/08/22
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
Smouha
Misr Lel Makasa
2
0
L
22/08/22
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
Ghazl El Mahallah
Misr Lel Makasa
1
0
L
19/08/22
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
Al Moqawloon Al Arab
Misr Lel Makasa
3
0
L
14/08/22
Egypt Cup Egypt
Al Ahly Cairo
Misr Lel Makasa
1
0
L
Can struggling Misr Lel Makkasa find a rare win?
Al Ittihad haven't had the best of seasons to date but they're doing a damn sight better than their visitors, Misr Lel Makkasa, who find themselves just one point off the bottom. They could really do with three points but that would leave the hosts looking over their shoulder just a tad. An Al Ittihad win though would see them pull well clear of their opponents.
Al Ittihad have had a poor run of form the past few months; they have just two wins in their last 14 games, with four draws and eight losses. Al Ittihad will welcome Misr Lel Makkasa to the Stadium on Saturday; they'll hope for better results than they've had recently.
Al Ittihad Predicted lineup – Yehia, Yehia, Shabana, Salem, Rahul, Attia, Moro, Simpore, Hassan, El Ghandour, Mabululu
Misr Lel Makkasa have been one of the worst teams in the Premier League this season; they are second-last, with just two wins in 21 league games so far. Misr Lel Makkasa have won just one of their last 19 league games; they'll hope to improve their poor form by defeating Al Ittihad.
Misr Lel Makkasa Predicted lineup – Fattah, Hafez, Zein, Sebiha, Fathi, Toure, Mohsen, El Masry, Adel, Ahmed, Halawa
A quickfire FAQ on Al Ittihad vs Misr Lel Makkasa
- Where is the match being hosted? – King Abdullah Sports City
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Al Ittihad
- What time does the match kick off? 20:00 GMT