Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Matchday 14 of the Egyptian Premier League, Zamalek will host Petrojet on Sunday, February 16. Here’s a breakdown of the match and a betting recommendation on the winner.
Zamalek - Petrojet: Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Zamalek have won their last two matches and three of their last four.
- Petrojet are winless in their last three matches (two losses, one draw).
- Zamalek are unbeaten at home in their last nine matches.
- Zamalek have the best attack in the league (24 goals scored).
- They also have the fourth-best defense in the competition.
- Zamalek have scored over 1.5 goals per game in 78% of their matches.
- They have won 43% of their games this season without conceding.
- The last time Zamalek and Petrojet faced each other was in 2018, with Zamalek winning 2-0.
Zamalek - Petrojet: Match Preview
Zamalek currently sit third in the Egyptian Premier League with 26 points from 13 matches, just four points behind the league leaders. They remain strong contenders for the top spot, but consistency will be key. Their recent form is solid, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches.
Petrojet, on the other hand, are struggling, winless in their last three matches. They have 17 points from 13 matches and currently sit ninth in the standings. Their goal for the season is to secure a top-half finish, but with three teams level on 17 points, the battle for the top 9 will be tough.
Probable Lineups
Zamalek: Sobhy; Gaber, Bentaïg, Abdelmaguid, Mathlouthi; Shehata, El-Sayed; Jaziri, Zizo, Shalabi; Atef
Prediction
Zamalek are clear favorites for this match. They are unbeaten at home in nine matches and have the league’s best attack. Given Petrojet’s poor form, I expect Zamalek to continue their dominance at home.
My betting recommendation: Zamalek to win with odds of 1.59.
