The Egyptian Premier League continues this week and on Friday the 24th of December we have a meeting between Al-Masry and Al-Ittihad Alexandria at the Ismaïlia Stadium.
The hosts are currently on 13 points and hope to move into second place with a win while the visitors have 9 points to their name having played the same number of matches.
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Al-Masry come into the match having defeated Pharco 1-0 away from home in the league on Monday night.
The only goal of the game was scored in the 37th minute but the goal scorer, Ahmed Hamoudi, was later sent off for a second bookable offence.It did not make any difference to the final score.
That was the 3rd successive victory in all competitions for Al-Masry, with a win in the Premier League over Misr Lel Makkasa at home and a 1-0 at home over Rivers United in the CAF Confederation Cup.
In terms of the Premier League, Al-Masry have proven difficult to beat in recent matches and they are undefeated in each of their last 8 league games.
They have been held in 5 of those games but have won each of their last 3. However, home form shows just one win in their last 5 home league fixtures and Al-Masry have seen both teams score in 3 of their last 4 at the Ismaïlia Stadium.
Al-Ittihad Alexandria come into the game on the back of a thrilling 4-4 draw at home against Ceramica Cleopatra. Al-Ittihad Alexandria led at two separate times during the match, including at half-time with the score 4-2.
However, Ceramica Cleopatra scored 2 goals without reply in the second half, the latter of which came in the 82nd minute.
That result means Al-Ittihad Alexandria have recorded just a single victory in their last 5 matches, all of which have come in the Premier League. However, they are undefeated in 3 of their last 4 league games having defeated El Gouna 1-0 at home and been held to a 0-0 draw at Misr Lel Makkasa.
Away league form shows just one defeat in 9 matches for Al-Ittihad Alexandria and they have recorded 3 wins in those 9 away trips. Both teams have scored in 5 of their last 8 away fixtures in the league.
Looking ahead to the team news and Al-Masry could start with Amr Marei in attack, having netted twice in 4 games this season. However, influential midfielder Ahmed Hamoudi will be suspended following his red card.
Al-Ittihad Alexandria can call upon Angolan striker Mabululo, who has 4 goals to his name this season. Karim El Deeb is also a key player in midfield having also scored 4 times in this campaign.
This game could see plenty of goals and we expect to see both teams find the back of the net. Al-Masry have been struggling to win recent home games while Al-Ittihad Alexandria have been difficult to beat on the road, meaning this one could end level.