Zamalek SC face Al Ittihad on 21 August at 17:00 GMT, with both clubs starting the new campaign seeking an early statement in the league.
The match will be the first opportunity for either side to build momentum, establish a winning rhythm and put points on the board. With the season only beginning, the league table has yet to take shape, making the opening round important for both teams as they look to avoid an early setback.
The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:
- Assists: (Zamalek SC) — 0 assists, (Al Ittihad) — 0 assists.
- Goalkeepers saves: (Zamalek SC) — 0, (Al Ittihad) — 0
- Tackles: (Zamalek SC) — 0, (Al Ittihad) — 0.
- Most encounters won: (Zamalek SC) — 0, (Al Ittihad) — 0.
Top 5 scorers this season:
- (0)
- (0)
- (0)
- (0)
- (0)
Team statistics:
Zamalek will have home advantage and will be expected to take the initiative. Their priority will be to control possession, move the ball quickly through midfield and create pressure in the final third. A strong start could allow them to dictate the tempo, particularly if they find an early goal.
Al Ittihad will travel with a different challenge. The visitors must remain organised without the ball and limit Zamalek’s space in advanced areas. Their ability to defend crosses, protect the area in front of goal and respond to sustained pressure could play a major part in the result.
According to home statistics this season, Zamalek SC scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | ||
| 16-30 | ||
| 31-45 | ||
| 46-60 | ||
| 61-75 | ||
| 76-90 | ||
| 91-105 |
Al Ittihad has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | ||
| 16-30 | ||
| 31-45 | ||
| 46-60 | ||
| 61-75 | ||
| 76-90 | ||
| 91-105 |
Head-to-head stats:
| Teams | Games | Win | Draws | Losses | |||
| H | A | H | A | H | A | ||
| Zamalek SC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al Ittihad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
Probabilities before the match:
| Zamalek SC | Al Ittihad | |
| 76.5% | Winning the game | 76.5% |
| 0% | Attack potential | 0% |
| 0% | Potential in defense | 0% |
| 80% | Strength against each other | 80% |
| 73% | Goal Potential | 73% |
Summary: the probability of Al Ittihad winning – 0, draw – 50%, loss – 50%. Thus Zamalek SC, most likely, win (win or draw)
Goal Forecast:Zamalek SC, is likely to score None goals, Al Ittihad is likely to score no more than None.
The bookmaker odds for this match:
| Home win | Draw | Away win |
| William 1.55 |
10Bet 3.55 |
BetVictor 6.89 |
Save the date
The match between the teams Zamalek SC and Al Ittihad will take place on August 21 at 17:00 (GMT) at the stadium .
