Al Ahly vs Zamalek Prediction: We expect a fierce encounter with goals at both ends

The Red Devils clinched their 43rd Premier League title and the first since 2020 with five matches to wrap up the season. Al Ahly will host Zamalek at the Cairo International Stadium on Thursday. The White Knights will give a guard of honor to their arch-rival later tomorrow.

Al Ahly (1st)

Last five games: WWDWW

The Red Devils secured the Egyptian Premier League after second place Pyramids lost to Ceramica. It was mathematically impossible for the latter to challenge the Red Devils. Al Ahly have won twenty-five and drawn four so far, making them the only unbeaten side in the league this season. Al Ahly added the Egyptian Premier League to their CAF Champions League, Super Cup, and Egypt Cup. The Red Devils head here with a (0-2) victory over Al Ittihad on the road.

The Red Devils have picked up seventy-five points from a combined eighty-seven and have scored the most goals this season. Al Ahly have won eleven and drawn four at home this season.

Zamalek (3rd)

Last five games: WDWWW

Juan Carlos Osorio's men won four consecutive games in the league for the first time this season. Zamalek scored three times to cancel Future FC's two-goal lead. The home side found the back of the net twice in the first twenty minutes; however, Zizo produced another spectacular performance as he inspired his side to score three times. Zizo extended his tally in the league when he found the back of the net minutes before the final whistle before another goal from Naser Mansi. The second half began, and the little magician Zizo scored for Zamalek. Zamalek are out of the race to secure the ticket to next year's champions league, with eight points behind Pyramids in second place. However, they’ll represent Egypt in the CAF Confederation Cup next year. Zamalek have won six, lost five, and drawn five away from home this season.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Both sides have met twenty times recently, with Al Ahly winning eleven and Zamalek winning six games. Three of their meetings ended in a share of the spoils.

Zamalek haven’t kept a clean sheet against Al Ahly over their previous ten matches.

Al Ahly have scored first in seven of their last eight games against Zamalek.

There have been more than two goals in four of their previous five meetings.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides have nothing to play for in the league this season, but because it’s a Derby game, none of them will take it for granted. Zamalek have been fantastic over their last four games but are yet to address their vulnerabilities at the back. Al Ahly are the crowned champions and are yet to concede in their previous six games. This is an open game, and we believe both sides will enjoy themselves here; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.06.

The last Zamalek game ended in a five-goal thriller with three goals from the White Knights. Al Ahly won’t be able to shut out the visitors; bet on BTTS for 2.02.

Al Ahly will be desperate for a halftime win here for 2.20.

Good luck!