Zamalek vs El Ismaily tips and predictions

Zamalek to come through El Ismaily

There are 23 points between the two sides as first place Zamalek get set to host 16th place El Ismaily.

There's an odds-on favourite here but it's not one to get carried away with. They don't represent any value although they are likely to come through.

The hosts are going into the match having put 6 wins under their belt from their last 9 games.

The hosts have enjoyed some superb passages of play in their previous displays. Zamalek have scored two or more goals in 4 of their recent 6 matches and their defensive line also deserves credit. They are only conceding an average of 0.7 goals in their last 11 games.

The visitors have lacked firepower recently. They've been goalless in 8 of their last 15 matches. It is possible this is rendered immaterial. But they'll need to improve their finishing if they are to get the job done. They will be up against it whatever their line-up looks like.

Another reason to pick this home team is that they've won the last 9 matches between the two sides in this rivalry.

No one will be surprised if one of these sides tries to keep things very tight during a match that plays out on Zamalek's terms. But with odds-against available on the BTTS Yes that would be the suggestion for that market. And taking a look at the goal line, it's more than two goals picked as the best play after considering the prices available.