Smouha SC vs Asyut Petroleum: match statistics

Smouha SC sit 19th and have lost all of their last 5 matches, scoring just 2 goals and conceding 8. Asyut Petroleum are ninth in the table and have collected 7 points from their last five games, thanks to 2 wins and a draw. The visitors also look better organised defensively, having conceded 5 goals compared with 8 for the hosts. Asyut Petroleum’s attack is not particularly prolific, with 4 goals scored in their last five outings, but they should be able to exploit Smouha’s clearly weaker run of form and low confidence. A narrow away win is the most likely outcome, although the limited number of goals scored by both sides also increases the likelihood of a draw.

The strongest signal points to BTTS - No, as both teams have scored in only 40% of their last five matches. Smouha scored just 0.4 goals per game during this period, totaling 2 goals in five appearances, which significantly increases the risk of another scoreless outing. Asyut Petroleum have been slightly more effective in attack, averaging 0.8 goals, but they have also scored only 4 goals in five matches. Additionally, the visitors have allowed opponents just 0.16 xG per game across their last five appearances, despite conceding 5 goals, indicating potential to restrict the home side’s attack. Although Smouha concede an average of 1.6 goals, the poor finishing of both teams makes the scenario in which at least one side fails to score more likely.

The available seasonal data is zero, so the assessment is based primarily on the five most recent matches played by both teams. Smouha scored just 0.4 goals per game during this period and conceded 1.6, while Asyut Petroleum averaged 0.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. In total, Smouha’s five matches produced an average of 2.0 goals, compared with 1.8 in Asyut Petroleum’s matches, indicating a moderate scoring tempo. In addition, the Over 2.5 goals line landed in only 40% and 20% of these matches, respectively, so the prospect of at least four goals has clearly limited support. The projected total of 1.8 goals provides the strongest edge on Under 3.5 goals.

Asyut Petroleum are showing significantly better current form, having collected 7 points from their last 5 matches, while Smouha have lost all 5 of their fixtures. During this period, the home side scored just 0.4 goals per match and conceded 1.6, whereas the visitors averaged 0.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Asyut Petroleum were leading at the break in 40% of their recent matches, while Smouha had not led at half-time in any of theirs. In addition, the home side failed to score after the break in all 5 matches. The visitors conceded only 0.2 goals per match in the second half and kept a clean sheet in 80% of those halves, further supporting the scenario of them taking the lead before half-time and maintaining their victory until the final whistle.