Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The marquee match of Round 6 in the Egyptian Premier League Championship is set for Tuesday in Cairo, where local giants Zamalek host Pyramids. Here’s a tip on the outcome of this high-stakes encounter with solid odds for success.
Match preview
Zamalek have been in the title race all season long, but recently the club has lost some momentum, drawing three consecutive league games. As a result, the White Knights have all but lost their chances for first place, as they now trail Al Ahly by eight points.
In their latest fixture, Zamalek played away against Ceramica Cleopatra, a clash that ended in a 2-2 draw. The White Knights led twice but allowed their opponents to snatch a point with a dramatic equalizer in the 90+4th minute. Notably, Zamalek have claimed six wins and suffered just one defeat in ten home matches this season.
Pyramids, on the other hand, spent most of the season at the summit of the standings. However, they couldn’t sustain their lead over the long haul. Pyramids stumbled in their last two matches, allowing Al Ahly to leapfrog them. They now sit two points behind their rivals.
In their most recent outing, Pyramids faced National Bank of Egypt away and fell 2-4. The Bankers went up 2-0, and even though Pyramids clawed back, the hosts sealed the victory with two late goals after the 82nd minute. It's worth noting that Pyramids have collected more away points than any other team in the league, with seven wins and three defeats on the road. However, two of those losses have come in their last two away games.
Probable lineups
- Zamalek: Awad, Fattouh, Abdelmagid, Mathlouthi, Gaber, Dunga, El Said, Shalaby, Zizo, Esho, Jaziri
- Pyramids: El Shenawy, Chibi, Gabr, Sami, Hafez, Fathi, Mohanad Lashin, Toure, Sobhi, Adel, Mayele
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Pyramids defeated Zamalek 3-0 at home
- Zamalek beat Pyramids in the Egyptian Super Cup clash
- The "Both teams to score" bet has landed in 4 out of the last 5 meetings
Prediction
The bookmakers slightly favor Pyramids, offering odds around 2.30 for an away win. We believe the visitors are more motivated and recommend taking "Pyramids to win with a (0) handicap" at 1.67 odds.
