Abu Qir Semad vs El Olympi tips and predictions

Unfancied hosts to test El Olympi resolve

There's not much up for grabs in the 1X2 and the short price for El Olympi has made them unbackable. Abu Qir Semad don't look likely to get the win but they might keep the visitors honest. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away about.

These sides have impressed at the back. Looking solid under adversity, Abu Qir Semad have conceded only 2 goals in their last 5 matches and El Olympi have only conceded 0.7 goals per game on average in their last 7 away matches.

Don't be disappointed if one of these sides tries to park the bus because of the favouritism for El Olympi. If it plays out as expected then the No BTTS bet could be decent. As far as the goal line is concerned, it's Under 1.5 Goals picked as the best play considering the prices available.

Abu Qir Semad have drawn 8 of their last 15 matches, most recently when they drew 1-1 with Alaab Damanhour at home last week. El Olympi have drawn 7 of their last 14 away games. They shared the spoils with El Mansoura last week and while any draw is predicted, a scoreline of 0-0 shouldn't be dismissed here. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds. The draw is the play after what looks set to be a close encounter.