Stellenbosch vs Zamalek prediction, H2H and probable lineups – April 2, 2025
Stellenbosch
On April 2, 2025, the first quarter-final match of the CAF Confederation Cup will take place, where Stellenbosch will host Zamalek at home. Let's consider a bet on the number of goals scored in this match.
Stellenbosch
The South African club started the group stage of the Confederation Cup with two losses but then secured three consecutive victories, which allowed them to guarantee second place and advance to the playoffs. The team collected 9 points, scored 6 goals, and conceded 10. At home, the team achieved two wins and suffered one defeat.
In the domestic league, the club is in third place, with the same number of points as the nearest competitor but with games in hand. Thanks to this, Stellenbosch can still improve their position and secure a spot that grants the right to participate in international tournaments.
Zamalek
The Egyptian club confidently went through the group stage without suffering a single defeat. The team took first place in their group, earning 14 points, with an impressive goal difference of 11-4.
On the domestic front, Zamalek also demonstrates stable performance. In the national league, the team is in third place and is actively competing with Al Ahly for a spot in the CAF Champions League. Additionally, the club is performing successfully in the national cup; in the semi-final, the team defeated Ceramica Cleopatra 2-1, advancing to the final where they will face Pyramids.
Probable lineups
Stellenbosch: Stephens, Toure, Mdaka, Moloisane, Barnes, Khiva, Nduli, Nku, Cupido, Titus, De Jong
Zamalek: Sobhi, Mossadek, Mahmoud, Abdelmaguid, Bentaig, Shehata, Dunga, Gaber, El-Said, Maher, Jaziri.
Interesting facts and head-to-head encounters
- Zamalek has not lost in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Stellenbosch has not won in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- This is the first meeting between the opponents on the international stage.
Prediction for the Stellenbosch vs Zamalek match
A cautious match is expected, with defense playing a key role. Stellenbosch will certainly try to take advantage of their home ground before the return leg. Meanwhile, despite being the favorites, Zamalek is unlikely to push the pace, as they still have the return match on their home turf. My bet is on the total match goals being under 2 at odds of 1.68.
