Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad: New-season test set to begin on 21 August

Zamalek SC will face Al Ittihad on 21 August at 17:00 GMT in a fixture that offers both clubs an early opportunity to establish momentum in the new season.

The match comes at the start of the campaign, when league positions, goal differences and recent form have yet to shape the table. Both sides will therefore approach the game with the immediate priority of avoiding an opening setback and building confidence for the matches ahead.

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:

  1. (0)
  2. (0)
  3. (0)
  4. (0)
  5. (0)

Team statistics:

Zamalek will be expected to use home advantage to control the tempo. Their main challenge will be turning possession into clear chances while maintaining discipline when Al Ittihad looks to counter-attack. A strong start could allow the hosts to dictate the match, particularly if they move the ball quickly through midfield and make use of the wide areas.

Al Ittihad’s task will be to remain compact without becoming passive. The visitors can put pressure on Zamalek by defending in numbers, closing central passing lanes and attacking quickly after winning possession. Their ability to stay organised during the opening stages may be decisive, especially if Zamalek attempts to impose an aggressive style from the first whistle.

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 .

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