Smouha vs Zamalek tips and predictions

Zamalek odds don't appeal

With 28 Premier League points, seventh placed Smouha host 12th placed Zamalek. The visitors are not far behind them with 24 points.

This might be a brave statement but Zamalek basically look too short considering what lies ahead.

The hosts come into the match having banked 3 wins from their last 5 games.

While it might not be enough to upset the odds Smouha have some reasons to be confident. They scored at least once in all of their recent 4 home matches while consolidating with their defensive stats. They have only conceded an average of 0.6 goals in their last 17 games.

Zamalek can sometimes lose their shape on the road. They've conceded three or more goals in 1 of their last 3 away matches. And the home side will be looking for evidence that this might not be one-way traffic. Their fans can find reasons to believe. The visitors have not been able to fall back on on their goal-scorers in some of their recent engagements. They've been goalless in 5 of their last 14 matches.

Playing devil's advocate it might be surprise enough to see the hosts come away having battled to a deadlock. If Zamalek stamp their authority on the match they are likely to keep a clean sheet. There are better value picks elsewhere but the No BTTS bet seems like it's the only option that offers any value in that market. And in the total goals line, it's no more than a single goal in this game considering how that market has been priced up.