National Bank of Egypt vs Zamalek: Can either side claim their first win of the new season?
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In the second round of the Egyptian Premier League, National Bank of Egypt will face Zamalek. The match will take place on Wednesday, August 26, kicking off at 19:00 CET, and I have a betting tip for you.
National Bank of Egypt vs Zamalek: Match preview
National Bank of Egypt came close to reaching the Championship Group last season, but ultimately failed to qualify. The team finished 11th and were four points behind seventh place. As a result, they finished 10th in the table with 48 points after 13 rounds in the Relegation Group. This season, the team will once again try to reach the Championship Group, but it will not be easy. This is especially true considering they lost their opening match 0-1 to Abu Qir Semad.
Zamalek also made a rather average start to the current campaign, drawing 0-0 with Al Ittihad. Last season, the team were crowned Egyptian champions, ending Al Ahly's run of three consecutive titles. They collected 56 points over the course of the season and finished two points behind the league runners-up. Zamalek now have two Egyptian Premier League matches before facing Port in the CAF Champions League.
Match facts and H2H
- National Bank of Egypt have won just once in their last six matches.
- National Bank of Egypt are winless in their last four home matches.
- Zamalek have won just one of their last four matches.
- Zamalek have not scored more than one goal in any of their last ten matches.
- National Bank of Egypt and Zamalek drew 1-1 in their most recent meeting.
Probable line-ups
- National Bank of Egypt: Gabaski, Simporé, El-Gazzar, Yakubu, Mahmoud, Helal, Sayed, Bassiouny, Yasser, Faisal, Kaoud
- Zamalek: Awad, Gaber, El-Wensh, Fatouh, Abdelmaguid, Said, Maher, Shehata, Emad, Jaziri, Shalaby
Prediction
Both teams have made rather poor starts to the new season, and I think they will certainly be looking to claim a victory in this match. My betting tip is for over 2 total goals.
