National Bank vs Al Mokawloon Tips - Al Mokawloon to pile more misery on National Bank

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Last updated: 29 Dec 2022

Brad Newcomb 29 Dec 2022

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National Bank vs Al Mokawloon WE Egyptian Premier League match predictions
The fixture is being played at 19:00 SAST on Friday at the Cairo International Stadium
Al Mokawloon are in the top eight places in the Egyptian Premier League standings
Can National Bank return to winning ways?
Preview, tips, stats, and team news

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Al Mokawloon backed for three points on the road (Getty Images)

National Bank vs Al Mokawloon Predictions

National Bank have been on a lengthy run of poor results, which has seen them slide down the standings, whilst Al Mokawloon have drawn often but is predicted to bounce back with a win-to-nil victory over National Bank.

National Bank vs Al Mokawloon Predictions
Head to Head
National Bank Form
National Bank Team News & Injuries
Al Mokawloon Form
Al Mokawloon Team News & Injuries

National Bank have lost 3 league fixtures in a row.
National Bank have scored 3 goals in 5 league matches.
National Bank have conceded 7 goals in 5 league games.
National Bank have lost 3 home fixtures in a row(all competitions).
National Bank have scored 6 goals in 5 home matches(all competitions).
National Bank have conceded 7 goals in 5 home games(all competitions).
Al Mokawloon have drawn 4 of their last 5 league fixtures.
Al Mokawloon have scored 5 goals in 5 league games.
Al Mokawloon have conceded 6 goals in 5 league matches.
Al Mokawloon have drawn 2 away league fixtures in a row.
Al Mokawloon have scored 5 goals in 5 away matches(all competitions).
Al Mokawloon have conceded 3 goals in 5 away games(all competitions).

Head to Head

Al Mokawloon have the edge with three victories to one over National Bank, with one draw in five encounters across all competitions.

Al Mokawloon have beaten National Bank in their last two meetings.

National Bank Form

National Bank succumbed to their third straight league loss when they were defeated 2-1 away to bottom club Haras El Hodoud last weekend.

Haras El Hodoud grabbed the lead in the 41st minute when they slotted home a penalty, but National Bank drew level in first-half stoppage time via a spot kick.

National Bank found themselves behind for the second time when Haras El Hodoud found the back of the net in the 55th minute.

National Bank had 71% possession in the game, including 20 shots, but failed to take advantage of the dominant display to find an equaliser.

Their last five results in the league are L, D, L, L, and L, scoring three goals and conceding seven.

National Bank are towards the bottom of the Egyptian Premier League table with 6 points from 9 matches. They have scored eight goals and conceded 12.

Their last five home results across all competitions are D, W, L, L, and L, registering six goals and letting in seven.

National Bank have been in a slump since the beginning of November, having not secured a victory in seven fixtures(D1, L6). Can they find a way to reverse that poor form and win?

National Bank Team News & Injuries

Recently appointed coach Helmy Toulan has yet to turn his side's fortunes around since taking the helm at the beginning of December. Can he get his team selection right?

Karim Bambo scored the penalty against Haras El Hodoud, scoring his third goal of the season.

Mohamed Helal is one behind his teammate on two league goals.

Al Mokawloon Form

Al Mokawloon held defending champions Zamalek to a goalless draw last weekend, extending their unbeaten run to four games(W1, D3).

Zamalek had the lion's share of possession but could not break the defence of Al Mokawloon, who relied on counter-attacking football to create 12 shots in the game.

Both clubs made numerous tactical changes in the second half but failed to find the back of the net.

Their last five results in the league are L, D, W, D, and D, finding the back of the net five times and conceding six goals.

Al Mokawloon are in the top eight on the Egyptian Premier League log with 12 points from 9 games. They have scored eight goals and conceded eight.

Their last five results across all competitions are D, L, L, D, and D, registering five goals and letting in three.

Although Al Mokawloon have drawn frequently of late, they will start with confidence against National Bank after holding Zamalek to a draw.

Al Mokawloon Team News & Injuries

Coach Shawky Gharieb will likely field the same lineup that drew with Zamalek.

Joseph Ochaya has struck three league goals this season.

Abdelrahman Khaled has found the back of the net twice in the league this term.

Verdict

National Bank v Al Mokawloon

Al Mokawloon will relish the chance to pick up all three points when they face an out-of-sorts National Bank team and is tipped to win to nil, with a 1-0 score.