In the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League, Petrojet will face National Bank of Egypt on Friday at the Petro Sport Arena in Cairo. This match presents an opportunity for a favorable betting outcome.
Match preview
Last time out, Petrojet drew 0-0 against Smouha. Before that, they had back-to-back 1-0 victories over Arab Contractors and Wadi Degla. Midfielder Badr Moussa has scored twice in five matches, while Mostafa El-Gamal has contributed an assist.
National Bank of Egypt is still searching for their first win, but they are not entirely out of form. Their focus has been on defense, which is clear from their four draws in five matches and just two goals allowed. However, they have struggled offensively, managing only one goal this season, and that was at home.
Poor finishing and lack of creativity are the main challenges for Osama Faisal and his teammates. While they have a strong defense, their weak attack makes it hard for them to achieve consistent results. An away match against an organized Petrojet team could lead to another narrow score or a loss.
Probable lineups
- Petrojet: Salah, Haggag, Reyad, Kenawy, Mohamed, Okasha, Hamdan, El-Gamal, Ibrahim, Ben Moussa, Bahbah
- National Bank of Egypt: El Balouti, Dowidar, El Gazzar, El Gazzar, Yakubu, Fathi, Ashraf, Wahid, Madbouli, Shalabi, Faisal
Match facts & head-to-head
- The last match between these teams ended in a 0-0 draw.
- Both teams have conceded just 2 goals this season.
- Petrojet has won two of their last three matches without allowing a goal.
Prediction
Both teams play defensively, but Petrojet appears more balanced and confident. Considering the visitors’ lack of attacking options and the home advantage, a good bet is “Petrojet double chance and under 2.5 goals” at odds of 2.23.