Zamalek SC face Al Ittihad on 21 August at 17:00 GMT in a fixture that will offer both teams an early opportunity to establish momentum. With the new season at its starting point, the result could provide an important platform for the campaign ahead.
Zamalek will have home advantage and are expected to take the initiative from the opening whistle. Their priority will be to control possession, move the ball quickly through midfield and put Al Ittihad under pressure in the attacking third. A strong start could allow the home side to dictate the tempo and keep the visitors away from dangerous areas.
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:
Al Ittihad will aim to remain organised and frustrate Zamalek’s attacking plans. The visitors may look to defend compactly before attempting to break forward with pace. Their ability to deal with pressure, protect the space in front of the defence and make the most of transitions could be decisive.
The opening stages are likely to be particularly important. Zamalek will want to avoid allowing Al Ittihad to settle into the match, while the visitors will need to maintain their shape if they are to limit the home side’s opportunities. An early goal could change the tactical balance and force the trailing team to take greater risks.
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 .
