Zamalek vs Ceramica Cleopatra prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 19, 2024
Ceramica Cleopatra
One of the most intriguing matches of the 5th round of the Egyptian Premier League will take place on Thursday in Cairo, where local side Zamalek will host Ceramica Cleopatra. We suggest betting on the match outcome with excellent odds.
Match Preview
Zamalek has made a strong start in the current Premier League season, currently sitting second in the standings. In their first four matches, Zamalek suffered only one defeat, losing narrowly 0-1 at home to Al-Masry, while securing three victories.
In their most recent league game, Zamalek secured a confident 4-0 away win over Ghazl El-Mahalla. Additionally, they lead Group D in the CAF Confederation Cup after three rounds, collecting seven points from wins over Black Bulls and Al-Masry, along with a draw against Enyimba.
On the other hand, Ceramica Cleopatra, after losing the Egyptian Super Cup final to Al-Ahly, made a decent start in the league. They currently occupy fifth place with seven points from four matches, just three points behind leaders Al-Masry.
In their latest league game, Ceramica Cleopatra dominated Modern Sport 4-1 at home. However, they suffered a humiliating defeat in the first round of the Egyptian League Cup, losing 0-5 at home to National Bank of Egypt.
Probable Lineups
- Zamalek: Awad, Fattouh, Abdelmagid, Mathlouthi, Gaber, Dunga, El Said, Shalabi, Zizo, Esho, Jaziri
- Ceramica Cleopatra: Bassam, Boudi, Mohamed, Nabil, Hani, Adel, Zalaka, Kendouci, Sadeq, Belhadji, Lakay
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- Last season, Zamalek defeated Ceramica Cleopatra twice — 2-1 away and 4-2 at home.
- Zamalek has won nine of their last meetings with Ceramica Cleopatra.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in three of their last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home side, offering odds of 1.96 for Zamalek's victory. Given their head-to-head dominance, Zamalek seems likely to secure another win in this upcoming match.
