Modern Sport vs National Bank of Egypt prediction 08.10.2026 | League Cup

Modern Sport had a poor last season, finishing five points away from the danger zone. However, after a coaching change, they started great this year, collecting 10 points from the first five rounds. Yes, they have yet to face teams like Pyramids, Zamalek, or Al Ahly, but it is still a great start regardless. 

During the international break, Egyptian media praised coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem, calling him the most important piece of the team's success. Moreover, during the international break, the entire team rested, as no players were called up to their national teams, which might help for the upcoming period. 

National Bank of Egypt also finished their last season in the relegation group but not too close to the danger zone, finishing 3rd out of 14 teams in the Group. This season, the team from Cairo was inconsistent, winning two and losing three games. Right now, they sit in 13th place, and even though the season has only just begun, it doesn't look like they are one of the teams that could secure a top-six place and a Championship Group spot.

During the international break, Yaw Annor, Cyrille Dao, Osama Faisal and goalkeeper Abdelaziz El Balouti were called up to the national teams. However, only Dao and Faisal got some playing time, but not much. Luckily, neither of them sustained injuries during international football, something that keeps happening in today's modern football.