Al-Ahly vs Zamalek prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - September 27, 2024
Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Friday, September 27, Al-Ahly will face Zamalek in the CAF Super Cup match in Riyadh. The analysts at Dailysports have prepared a forecast and betting tips for this highly anticipated encounter between the two Egyptian giants.
Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly is the reigning CAF Champions League winner and the champions of Egypt. Over the past decade, the "Red Devils" have undoubtedly established themselves as the continent's dominant force. This year marks their fourth consecutive CAF Champions League title and their 44th Egyptian league championship.
While the club wasn't particularly active in the summer transfer window, they made two key signings. They brought in Yahia Attiyat Allah, a 2022 World Cup semifinalist with Morocco, and secured center-back Achraf Dari from Brest.
Al-Ahly kicked off the current season with a pair of CAF Champions League qualifying matches against Kenyan club Gor Mahia, winning both games comfortably with a 3-0 scoreline.
Zamalek
Zamalek is Al-Ahly’s fiercest rival, with a rivalry that has spanned many years. However, in recent times, the "White Knights" have been less successful compared to their cross-city adversaries. In the Egyptian Premier League, Zamalek finished a distant third, trailing second place by 17 points. However, they managed to capture the CAF Confederation Cup, edging out Berkane in the final thanks to an away goal.
During the summer, Zamalek bolstered their squad with seven new signings, with standout addition being young Palestinian striker Omar Faraj, who arrived from Sweden’s AIK.
Like Al-Ahly, Zamalek began their season with CAF Confederation Cup qualifying matches against Kenyan side FC Police, securing 1-0 and 2-1 victories.
Match Facts
- Al-Ahly has won the CAF Super Cup 8 times, while Zamalek has lifted the trophy 4 times.
- Al-Ahly ended last season with a three-game winless streak.
Possible Lineups
- Al-Ahly: El Shenawy, Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hany, Attiyat Allah, El Shahat, Tawfik, Ashour, Attia, Tau, Abou Alaa
- Zamalek: Sobhi, Mathlouthi, Gaber, El Zenary, El Said, Zizo, Maher, Dunga, Shehata, Shalabi, Jaziri
H2H
- Last season, the teams exchanged home victories. Zamalek won 2-1, while Al-Ahly triumphed 2-0.
- This will be the 126th meeting between the two sides, with Al-Ahly leading the series 57-28 in terms of wins.
Al-Ahly vs Zamalek prediction
Al-Ahly has been more successful recently and has looked stronger in the first two matches of the season. My prediction is for Al-Ahly to win in regular time.
