Zamalek vs Pyramids Match Preview and Lineups — 23 April 2026
On April 23, 2026, in Round 2 of the Egyptian Premier League Championship Group, Zamalek will host Pyramids FC. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Match preview
Zamalek come into this match in excellent form, currently on a five-match unbeaten run and having lost just once in their last ten matches, with seven wins and two draws. The team recently secured their place in the CAF Confederation Cup final, which highlights their strong current momentum.
In the domestic league, Zamalek finished the regular stage in first place and continue to lead the championship group, despite having played only one match so far. At home, they remain very solid, unbeaten in their last four matches and winning six of their last eight.
Matches involving Zamalek tend to be low-scoring, with 6 of their last 8 games finishing under 2.5 goals.
Pyramids FC also come into this match in good form. Although they were eliminated from the CAF Champions League at the quarterfinal stage, they reached the Egyptian Cup final and remain competitive on all fronts. In the league, they started the championship round with a 1–1 draw against Al Masry and currently sit third in the standings.
Away from home, Pyramids have been extremely strong, going unbeaten in their last eight matches on the road, with seven wins and one draw.
Head-to-head meetings between these sides are very balanced and usually tight. Five of the last eight encounters ended in draws, with Pyramids winning twice and Zamalek once. These matches are typically low-scoring — 7 of the last 8 meetings have finished under 2.5 goals.
Probable Lineups
- Zamalek: Soliman, Bentayg, Abdelmaguid, Ismail, Gaber, Dabbagh, Rabie, Fatouh, Said, Kaied, Mansy
- Pyramids FC: El Shenawy, Hamdi, Samy, Galal, Chibi, Tawfik, Maher, Lasheen, Zalaka, Ziko, Fathi
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- 6 of Zamalek’s last 8 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- 3 of Pyramids’ last 4 away matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Pyramids are unbeaten in their last 8 away matches.
- 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Both sides are in solid form and remain directly involved in the title race, yet their meetings rarely produce open football. Zamalek have been playing in a controlled manner, with most of their recent matches staying under 2.5 goals, while Pyramids also approach away games with structure and discipline. The head-to-head record between these teams consistently points toward tight, low-scoring contests. With two balanced sides and a clear trend in place, this game is more likely to be decided by small details rather than goals. Recommended bet: Under 2.5 goals — 1.57
