Zamalek vs Abu Salim Prediction: Zamalek won’t hold at half time

Zamalek and Abu Salim are set to face each other in the upcoming round 1 of CAF Confederation action in Group B at Borg El Arab Stadium. In the following section, we will delve into a preview of the match and offer a prediction.

In their recent outing, Zamalek secured a victory on penalties against Pyramids in the Egypt Cup semifinal. The regular time of the match ended with a 1-1 score. However, the extra time saw both Pyramids and Zamalek scoring two goals each, resulting in a 3-3 draw before the match went to penalties. In the penalty shootout, Zamalek emerged triumphant with a 4-3 score. Prior to this triumph, Zamalek faced consecutive losses against Enppi and ZED. Despite these setbacks, they found success in matches against National Bank of Egypt and Smouha, winning 1-2 and 5-1, respectively.

Abu Salim's most recent match was against Al Malaab El Libby, concluding with a 2-1 result. Examining their earlier encounter in the CAF Confederation qualifier, the team performed admirably by securing a 3-1 victory against Kampala City at home. This triumph proved crucial in earning them a spot in the tournament, despite a 3-2 loss in the second leg in Uganda. Over the course of their last five matches, the visitors have netted seven goals while conceding six.

Despite Zamalek's recent challenges, they are anticipated to rise to the occasion and secure a victory in this match. Additionally, considering the away team's lack of consistent form, it is expected that the match will result in a high-scoring affair.