Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad: opening-day test sets the tone for the new season

Zamalek SC face Al Ittihad on 21 August at 17:00 GMT, with both teams beginning the new campaign aiming to make an early statement.

The fixture offers Zamalek an opportunity to start strongly in front of their supporters, while Al Ittihad will look to leave with a result that gives them an early platform for the season ahead. With the campaign at its opening stage, the match could provide the first indication of how both sides intend to approach the months 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:

There is no established league-table gap to separate the teams at this point. Every point is still available, and the result will immediately shape the opening standings. A victory would give either club early momentum, while a draw would leave both sides with a point as they continue to build rhythm and consistency.

Zamalek will be expected to take responsibility for the contest, particularly if they control possession and spend long periods in the attacking half. Their priority will be to move the ball quickly, create space around the Al Ittihad defence and turn territorial pressure into clear chances.

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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