ZED take on the visitors Zamalek Ahly in the round 23 match of Egyptian Premier League. The match will be played on Thursday, August 8th at Cairo Military Academy Stadium (Cairo).
Formally, ZED still has a chance to secure third place in the league standings in the remaining matches of the season, which would not only earn them bronze medals but also a spot in an international tournament. Therefore, the team will be highly motivated for their home match against Zamalek. The hosts need a win, and for that, they need goals. In 30 league matches this season, ZED has scored 44 goals and has hit the over 2.5 goals mark in three of their last four home matches in the Super League. Their top scorer, with 11 goals and 2 assists, is in excellent form, having scored in two of the last three rounds. High-scoring games are typical for this team. Recent results include a draw with Pharco (2-2), a loss to Pyramids (1-2), and victories over Future FC (3-2), ENPPI (4-1), and Tala'ea El Gaish (4-1). ZED loves to play attacking football and allows their opponents to do the same.
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Zamalek currently leads ZED by five points in the battle for third place, which may not seem like much. However, a potential loss in this direct encounter plus a game in hand for their rivals could see the "White Knights" lose their status as favorites for the bronze. Besides Zamalek and ZED, at least two other teams are also vying for this position. This means that victory in this capital derby is just as crucial for the visitors as it is for the home team. Thus, a defensive game is unlikely. In 31 matches, Zamalek has scored 49 goals, looking even better in attack than their opponents. They have also conceded 30 goals. It's worth noting that despite their top scorer Sayed being away at the Olympics, the "White Knights" still have goal-scoring options. For instance, Ibrahim, the team’s second-highest scorer this season, has already netted eight goals, including a brace in their last league match against ENPPI (4-2). However, in their most recent away game, Zamalek surprisingly lost to the relegated Al-Arab (1-2), highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
This match features two teams competing for the bronze medals and a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. We are set to witness a game between direct competitors, likely to feature exciting football with plenty of chances and goals. Future FC and Al-Masry are also in contention for third place, so a draw won’t satisfy either Zamalek or ZED. Both teams have strong attacks this season, averaging about 1.5 goals per game. They also concede regularly, averaging about one goal per 90 minutes. Given this, the over 2.5 goals bet seems appealing. This bet has won in 15 matches involving the hosts and in 16 involving the guests this season. In their first-round meeting, the teams scored three goals between them, with ZED emerging victorious (2-1). To be cautious, I expect at least 2-3 goals in the upcoming match. My bet is on over 2 goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.0 scored goals.
