Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Tuesday, February 11, Pharco will host Zamalek in the 13th round of the Egyptian Premier League. The match kicks off at 15:00 CET, and I am offering my pick for the winner.
Pharco vs Zamalek: Key Match Facts and H2H
- Pharco is unbeaten in its last four matches (two wins, two draws).
- Zamalek has lost its last two away games with a combined goal difference of 0-4.
- Zamalek boasts the best attack in the league with 23 goals scored.
- Zamalek has scored over 1.5 goals in 85% of its matches this season.
- Pharco has yet to win a match this season without conceding, while Zamalek has kept a clean sheet in 38% of its games.
- Both teams have lost 23% of their matches without scoring a goal.
- The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw. In their five previous encounters, Zamalek has won twice, Pharco once, and the other two ended in draws.
Match Preview
Pharco currently sits in the top nine of the Egyptian Premier League and is pushing to qualify for the Championship Round. After 12 matches, they have accumulated 18 points, with a record of four wins, three draws, and five defeats. The gap between Pharco and the 10th-placed team is just two points, making the race for the top nine highly competitive. However, their form this season is a clear improvement from 2023/24, when they finished 15th. Maintaining their current position will be key.
Zamalek finished third last season and currently sits ninth in the standings with 23 points from 12 matches. Their gap to the league leader is just four points, while they trail second place by a single point. A few rounds ago, they suffered a 0-3 defeat to Pyramids FC, but despite that setback, they remain the league’s most potent attacking side, having scored 23 goals in 12 matches.
Probable Lineups
- Pharco: Said; Awad, Kamel, Jefferson Encada, Sabri, El Sageri, Hamada, Sokari, Hamroun, Nagib, Gamal.
- Zamalek: Sobhi; Gaber, Bentaib, Abdelmaguid, Mathlouthi; Shehata, El-Sayed, Jaziri, Zizo, Shalabi, Atef.
Prediction
Zamalek possesses the best attack in the league, and I believe they will come into this match aiming for all three points. Pharco has not beaten Zamalek in their last four encounters, and I don’t see that trend changing here.
My betting pick: Zamalek to win at odds of 1.75.
