Zamalek SC face Al Ittihad on August 21 at 17:00 GMT, with both teams beginning the new campaign aiming to make an immediate statement.
The fixture offers an early opportunity for each side to build momentum before the league table begins to take shape. Zamalek will expect to use home advantage, while Al Ittihad will look to produce a disciplined away performance and return with a positive result.
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:
The match is likely to be decided by how quickly both teams settle into their competitive rhythm. Early-season fixtures can be cautious, particularly when players are still adapting to tactical instructions and new responsibilities, but the importance of a strong start will be clear to both managers.
Zamalek SC will be expected to take the initiative at home. Their approach should focus on controlling possession, moving the ball into wide areas and putting pressure on Al Ittihad’s defensive shape. The home side will also need to avoid leaving space behind its midfield, as an overcommitted attack could give Al Ittihad opportunities on the break.
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 .
