El Geish vs Smouha Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Previews

The pressure is off for El Geish now.  They are coming into the final match of the Egyptian Premier League season safe from any threat of relegation sitting in 12th position with a comfortable 16 point lead over the bottom three.

This has been a rather disappointing season for them after their 9th place finish last term, but now they can turn their attentions towards improving their position next campaign, although there is likely to be a distinct lack of motivation as they play their final game of the season.

El Geish’s form as they looked to secure their safety in the top flight actually ended up rather good. They have only lost one of their last seven matches in the Premier League, but a four match losing streak prior to that illustrate their potential for collapse.

Smouha, unlike many of the teams competing in this final round of Premier League fixtures, do have something to compete for. They come into this game in 6th position but just two points adrift a crucial top three position. This is currently occupied by Al Masry, who play earlier in the evening and have a better goal difference than the chasing Smouha.

If Smouha do miss out on a position in the CAF Confederations Cup next season it will be all their own fault. They have only won two of their last nine games in all competitions after an excellent campaign for the most part. They finished in 10th last season, so this will be an improvement no matter what happens, but a top three spot would top it off for them.

Fortunately for them they are playing away from home for their final game. Smouha have been a force to be reckoned with on the road recently, with five wins and two draws from their last seven outings. All of their victories have been 1-0 scorelines too, with their draws both ending 1-1.

I think the fact that Smouha have a genuine prize to play for gives them the upper hand in this one, and their away form certainly doesn’t harm their chances. My prediction is for the visitors to get their win, and odds of 7/5 for this outcome look excellent value given the stakes. I’m backing yet another 1-0 win for them at 6/1 for my correct score prediction as well.