El Entag El Harby vs Zamalek Predictions

• After beating the drop by just 3 points in a 13th place finish last term, El Entag El Harby were expected to be a part of the struggling pack in the Egyptian Premier League this term.
• However, the side have thus far performed above expectations and come into this game in 6th place with 14 points from 9 matches.
• Meanwhile, after finishing 8 points arch rivals Al Ahly in 2nd place last season, Zamalek are hoping to piece together more of a title challenge this season.
• Zamalek haven’t won the domestic crown since the 14/15 season and with Al Ahly having won all 7 of their opening games, will face a big ask in doing so this campaign.

El Entag El Harby looking to cause an upset

After narrowly avoiding relegation by just 3 points last season, little was expected of El Entag El Harby coming into this campaign. The side are far from one of the big hitters in the Egyptian Premier League and have small resources compared to other sides but they’ve managed to start well, currently stationed in 6th with 14 points from 9 matches.

Going blow for blow with a team like Zamalek will still be a big ask for the hosts but confidence will be unquestionably high coming into the match. Indeed, El Entag El Harby are now unbeaten in 5 matches across all competitions and having won their last two outings, they have plenty of momentum behind them.

Zamalek looking for 3 points

Meanwhile, having not won the domestic title since the 14/15 season, Zamalek are hoping to really push for it this season. Nonetheless, last campaign they finished some 8 points behind arch rivals Al Ahly and will have their work cut out this season as regards getting the better of them, given the leaders have thus far won all 7 of their opening games.

In isolation, Zamalek have made an ok start to the new season and have 14 points from 8 matches; but that’s already enough to see them 7 points off the pace. Avoiding dropping points in games like Tuesday’s is essential for the visitors and having scored at least twice in 4 of their last 5 games, they will at least be confident in flexing their attacking muscle at the Al Salam Stadium.

Plenty of action is expected

Ultimately, we are expecting this to be an exciting and open game, given the dynamics going into it. On the one hand you have the hosts, who are clear underdogs but have made a good start to the season and are in confident mood, on the other you have the visitors, who desperately need a win to keep up with the pace being set at the top.

All things considered, we view backing the Over 2.5 goal line as the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned. The hosts have scored at least once in their last 4 games and should be able to get on the scoresheet on Tuesday, but Zamalek’s attacking firepower has been even more impressive in recent matches and we fancy them to notch multiple times once again here in a 2-1 win.