Baladiyat El Mahalla vs Zamalek Prediction: Zamalek should be able to take advantage of their struggling opponent

Al-Salam Stadium Cairo will host the Egyptian Premier League encounter between Baladiyat El Mahalla and Zamalek. Both teams are coming off a league defeat and will hope for a positive result here. Let's preview this game and make a prediction.

Baladiyat El Mahalla's last league encounter was against El Gouna, and in that game, they ended on the losing end. Baladiyat El Mahalla conceded just 14 minutes into the game in that match as Arnaud Randrianantenaina put El Gouna in the lead. However, just 7 minutes into the second half, Mohamed Ashraf did well to level the score for Baladiyat El Mahalla, but a last-minute strike that saw Arnaud Randrianantenaina score his second of the day handed Baladiyat El Mahalla their third defeat in the last five matches. Heading into this game, the home team has just one win in their previous ten games in all competitions. 

Zamalek saw a three-game run end against Zamalek earlier this week. In a game that ended in a disappointing 1-3 score, Zamalek lost each half of the game, conceding twice in the first half and losing 0-1 in the second half. In the meantime, Zamalek have accumulated 55 points from their 33 matches this season, leaving them one point ahead of fourth-placed Smouha. 

Zamalek's chances of making the CAF Confederation Cup encounter next season will hang on this after a defeat to El Gaish. However, Baladiyat El Mahalla have not been at the top level lately, having only won one of their recent matches. Zamalek will have a tough job on the road, but while they still have a better squad and high team level, I expect them to win. Also, while the matches of these sides have ended with goals lately, I expect this one not to be different.