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Al Ittihad vs El Masry Prediction & Betting tips
Al Ittihad and Al Masry meet at Alexandria Stadium, in a match for the 6th round of the Premier League. The record of recent head-to-head matches between these two teams could not be more balanced, as there were 3 draws and 2 wins for each team in the last 7 matches they played. The last head-to-head meeting between these two teams, on 12-10-2020, ended with the victory of Al Masry by (1-2). Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, as both teams present significantly different results at home and away.
Ittihad:
The home team is currently in 7th position, with 7 points won, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Al Ahly by (4‑0). In the last match, they won in an away match against El Geish by (1‑2). This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home games, since in the last 30 games they have registered 5 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 1 victory, 8 draws and 6 defeats in their stadium. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Al Ittihad drew 5 and lost 5. The team has not been very strong defensively, as they have always suffered goals in the last 4 matches, But their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 10 times and only managed 2 comebacks.
Ittihad Alexandria come into this match after a 1×2 win at the El Geish stadium visit, breaking a streak of two straight games without a championship win, in which they now occupy seventh place with seven points. Razack Cissé and Romario Williams scored the winning goals.
The team led by Hossam Hassan should present itself in a 3-4-3, to favor the defensive organization and the counterattacks, mostly channeled through the flanks. The three most advanced players, responsible for putting the opposing defense in direction, are Khaled Kamar, Fawzi El Henawy and Razack Cissé. Regarding the midfield, it should be formed by Sabri Rahil, Marwan Ateya, Ahmed Manga and Khaled El Ghandour. Out of this game will be the central defender Mohamed Anwar, due to injury.
Masry:
After 2 wins and 3 draws, the visiting team is currently in 4th position, with 9 points won. In their last match, they beat Ghazl El Mehalla at home by (1‑0), after having drawn away in the previous match, in a match against Misr Lel Makasa, by (1‑1). This is a team that curiously tends to achieve more positive results as a visitor than at home, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 6 victories, 5 draws and 4 defeats as a visitor, with 15 goals scored and 14 suffered; against 4 victories, 8 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium, with 16 goals scored and 14 suffered. In their last 10 away matches Al Masry has 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. His attack has scored regularly, as he has scored goals in 4 of the last 5 matches for this competition. In 15 games, he only managed 1 comeback in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Al Mashry beat Ghazl Mahalla at home by the minimum margin, 1×0, on the fifth matchday of the first Egyptian League. Omar Kamal scored the only goal of the match at minute 78. With this result, the visiting team maintains an unbeaten record in the championship, in which it is in fourth place, with nine points added.
In this away game, coach Ali Maher must keep the team at 4-3-3, promoting the supported game. Kazadi Kasengu, Ahmed Refaat and Mohamed Antar are expected to be the main figures in the visitors’ attack. For its part, the central zone must be formed by Omar Kamal, Emeka Christian Eze and Sasdou Simporé. It seems that the Al Masry coach cannot count on Hussein Rabag and Elhusseini Samir, due to injury, in addition to Mohamed Grendo, due to being suspended.
Al Ittihad vs El Masry head to head matches
12.10.20 PL Al Ittihad El Masry 1 : 2
05.10.19 PL El Masry Al Ittihad 0 : 1
04.02.19 PL Al Ittihad El Masry 2 : 2
25.08.18 PL El Masry Al Ittihad 2 : 2
31.03.18 PL El Masry Al Ittihad 0 : 2