Match Report
17 points separated the sides: National Bank of Egypt 3rd on 48, Smouha 6th on 31. Recent form told a different story for Smouha: only 42nd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. Against a league average of 1.01 goals per team per game, National Bank of Egypt ran at 1.54 scored and 1.23 conceded, Smouha at 1.05 and 0.65.
Smouha had been beaten in three straight games.
Across 5 recorded meetings, National Bank of Egypt have 1 win to Smouha's 2, with 2 draws, at 3.4 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 0% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 80% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 100%.
The match was played at Cairo International Stadium (capacity 74,100). On the scoreboard, Smouha led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
National Bank of Egypt: Ahmed Mayhoub (45' og) · Smouha: Samir Fekri (11'), Attidjikou Samadou (40'), Khaled El Ghandour (51')
Key stats
Possession: National Bank of Egypt 68% · Smouha 32% · Total shots: 16-12 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 10-6