Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad Predictions
Premier League · Egypt
Zamalek SC
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 1 - 1
Al Ittihad
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Match Result
6.2/10Zamalek and Al Ittihad Stalemate: Defenses Rule in Goalless Opener
Zamalek SC and Al Ittihad played out a tense 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener, with both sides showing early-season solidity but lacking a clinical edge in front of goal. Despite Zamalek dominating possession with 61% and forcing seven corners, they struggled to break down a well-organized Al Ittihad defense. The visitors, meanwhile, matched Zamalek for total shots (12) and edged them in shots on target (3 to 2), but also failed to find a breakthrough. The match unfolded as a tactical battle, with Zamalek's 4-4-2 seeking width and control, while Al Ittihad's 4-2-3-1 prioritized compactness and quick transitions. Both teams created moments of promise, but resolute defending and a lack of composure in the final third ensured the spoils were shared. Each side picked up a yellow card in a competitive but fair contest.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
0 - 0
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Key Moments
18' — Yellow Card
Zamalek's Ahmed Fatouh booked for a late challenge, setting the tone for a competitive midfield battle.
34' — Yellow Card
Al Ittihad's Kenneth Semakula shown yellow for breaking up a promising Zamalek attack.
61' — Shot on Target
Oday Dabbagh forces a save from Sobhy Soliman, Zamalek's best chance of the match.
78' — Shot on Target
Hossam Hassan tests Mahdi Soliman with a low drive, but the Zamalek keeper holds firm.
Zamalek SC
Zamalek SC controlled the tempo for much of the match, enjoying 61% possession and dictating play through their midfield quartet. They pressed high and forced Al Ittihad into mistakes, generating seven corners and twelve shots. However, only two of those efforts tested the goalkeeper, highlighting their struggles to convert dominance into clear chances. Despite solid performances from their back line, Zamalek's attacking duo of Naser Mansi and Oday Dabbagh found little space against a disciplined Al Ittihad rearguard. The midfield, led by Mohamed Shehata and Ahmed Fatouh, kept the ball moving but lacked the incisiveness needed to unlock the opposition.
Key Players
Strengths
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Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad executed a disciplined away performance, soaking up pressure and looking to hit Zamalek on the counter. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to stay compact defensively, with Kenneth Semakula and Isaac Saviour shielding the back four effectively. Offensively, they matched Zamalek's shot tally and managed one more effort on target, but their attacking play was sporadic and lacked a killer instinct. Goalkeeper Sobhy Soliman was alert when called upon, and the back line, marshaled by Mostafa Ibrahim and Mido Mostafa, stood firm under sustained pressure. Al Ittihad's midfield worked tirelessly to disrupt Zamalek's rhythm, but their forwards found it difficult to carve out clear-cut chances.
Key Players
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Tactical Analysis
Zamalek lined up in a classic 4-4-2, seeking to control the midfield and stretch Al Ittihad wide. Their possession-based approach saw them recycle the ball patiently, but the lack of movement up front limited their ability to penetrate a compact defense. Al Ittihad, in contrast, set up in a 4-2-3-1, prioritizing defensive solidity and quick transitions. The double pivot of Semakula and Saviour provided a screen in front of the back four, frustrating Zamalek's creative players. Set pieces were a key avenue for Zamalek, as evidenced by their seven corners, but Al Ittihad defended these situations well. Both teams maintained their starting formations throughout, with tactical discipline overriding risk-taking in the final third. The match ultimately became a chess game, with neither side able to land a decisive blow.
Turning Point
Oday Dabbagh's shot on target in the 61st minute—Zamalek's best chance—was well saved by Sobhy Soliman, preserving the deadlock and shifting momentum back to Al Ittihad.
Man of the Match
Sobhy Soliman
Kept a clean sheet with crucial saves, especially in the second half, to earn Al Ittihad a valuable away point.
Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad: Match Preview
Both Zamalek SC and Al Ittihad enter the new Premier League season with stable defensive records but questions over attacking output. Zamalek come off a run of five league matches featuring just two goals scored and three clean sheets, while Al Ittihad have been more productive with six goals in their last five, including a 3-0 home win, yet have also posted three clean sheets. With both sides sitting mid-table at the outset, early momentum is at stake, but neither arrives with pronounced attacking momentum.
The statistical matchup points to a cagey affair. Zamalek's last five average just 0.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game, with only 3.6 shots on target per match. Al Ittihad's attack has been more lively at 1.2 goals per game, but their defence has been equally robust, conceding only 0.6 per game and keeping three clean sheets. H2H data reinforces the low-scoring trend, with seven of the last ten meetings finishing under 2.5 goals. Both teams have also shown a tendency to start matches cautiously, with just five first-half goals combined in their last ten H2H encounters.
Given the limited attacking production and strong defensive numbers, the model expects a tight contest with few clear chances. The most probable outcome is a 1-1 draw, reflecting both teams' recent scoring and concession rates. The low probability of over 2.5 goals (29%) and the high likelihood of under 2.5 (71%) further support a match where one goal either way could decide it, but a stalemate remains the base case.
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Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad that most previews miss.
- 1Zamalek SC have failed to score in three of their last five matches, averaging just 0.4 goals per game in that span.
- 2Al Ittihad's last five matches have seen just one both-teams-to-score result, with three clean sheets kept.
- 3Across the last ten H2H meetings, only two matches have produced more than two goals.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad(2)
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Correct Score: 1–1
Both sides have averaged under one goal conceded per game over their last five, with Zamalek scoring 0.4 and Al Ittihad 1.2, and neither attack showing enough to suggest a high-scoring outcome. The 1-1 sits at the intersection of both teams' recent scoring and defensive rates.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
The last five matches for both teams average just 1.6 total goals per game combined, and four of their last five H2H in the league have finished under 2.5 goals.
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The Case For This Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad Prediction
Statistically, this fixture profiles as a low-scoring, tightly contested match, with both Zamalek SC and Al Ittihad showing defensive solidity but limited attacking output in recent weeks. Zamalek's last five league games have produced just two goals scored and four conceded, while Al Ittihad have managed six for and three against in the same span. The H2H record is heavily weighted towards Zamalek at home, but the current attacking numbers suggest a more balanced contest.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Zamalek have averaged only 0.4 goals scored per game in their last five matches.
- →Seven of the last ten H2H meetings have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Defence
- →Al Ittihad have kept three clean sheets in their last five, conceding just 0.6 per game.
🚩 Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.8 corners for Zamalek SC and 4.7 for Al Ittihad, for an expected total of 9.5. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (52%). Over 8.5: 61% · Over 10.5: 35%.
How Zamalek SC and Al Ittihad Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
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Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Zamalek SC's recent form is defined by defensive solidity but a lack of attacking output, with just one goal scored in their last three league matches and three clean sheets in five. Al Ittihad have been more balanced, winning two and drawing two of their last five, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per game. Both sides have demonstrated the ability to keep matches tight, but neither arrives with sustained scoring momentum.
Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad — Last 1 Matches
Strengths
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +100% clean sheet rate this season
Concerns
- −Struggling to score — 0.4 goals/game
Strengths
- +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +100% clean sheet rate this season
What History Says: Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad
Zamalek SC have dominated the recent head-to-heads at home, winning five of the last six and conceding just one goal in those games. However, the overall trend is low-scoring, with seven of the last ten meetings finishing under 2.5 goals and only two matches seeing both teams score. The fixture has consistently favoured the hosts but rarely produced high-scoring contests.
Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
6
Zamalek SC wins
3
Draws
1
Al Ittihad wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad
With bookmaker odds unavailable, value cannot be precisely quantified for this fixture. However, the model's strong lean towards under 2.5 goals (71%) and the high likelihood of a draw suggest these markets would warrant attention if prices were available. The defensive records and H2H trends point towards low goal expectancy as the most reliable angle.
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Things to Watch: Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad
- ⚠️No season-long home/away splits or league-wide rates are available due to the new season.
- ⚠️Early-season fixtures can be less predictable due to squad changes and fitness.
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Final Verdict
Zamalek SC 1–1 Al IttihadThe model projects a 1-1 draw, anchored by both teams' recent defensive records and the persistent under 2.5 goals trend in their head-to-head meetings. The single strongest data point is Zamalek's average of just 0.4 goals scored per game over their last five, which tempers expectations despite their historical home dominance. The likeliest way this goes wrong is if Al Ittihad's attack carries over its recent uptick and finds a breakthrough against a Zamalek side still settling into the new campaign.
Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad: Common Questions
Who will win Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad?
The model gives Zamalek a 38% chance of victory, a draw at 36%, and Al Ittihad a 26% chance. Both teams have strong recent defensive records, making a draw the most probable result.
Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad?
There is a 71% probability of under 2.5 goals, supported by both teams' recent matches averaging under 2 goals per game and seven of the last ten H2H meetings finishing below this line.
Are both teams likely to score in Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad?
Both teams to score is rated at 41%, with both sides keeping three clean sheets in their last five and only one BTTS result for Al Ittihad in that span. Defensive solidity is the prevailing trend.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Zamalek SC vs Al Ittihad: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 14 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.