National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Zamalek or El Geish that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Zamalek saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the CAF Champions League. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Al Ahly.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Zamalek form and stats
This stadium, Borg El Arab Stadium, has been a fortress for Zamalek in the Premier League so far this season with the win-draw-loss statistic 14-3-0. This match is a Egypt Cup match, and the hometeam has the total statistics 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses in this competition. Zamalek has recorded two wins in a row here at Borg El Arab Stadium, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Zamalek faced defeat in their previous match, away at Al Ahly (1-2). Ahead of that match, Zamalek won a home game hosting Masr (after extra-time) (2-1).
A decent goal production from Zamalek in their home games so far, with 28 goals from 17 league matches. Defensively Zamalek have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (8 in 17 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
El Geish form and stats
Geish's mission in Egypt Cup last season failed in the 8th finals.3-9-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for El Geish in their Premier League matches away. Total Egypt Cup statistics for El Geish: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses.
Home advantage was not enough for Geish in their previous game, as they lost their Premier League-match, hosting Al Ahly, 0-3. Before that one, a nice away victory 1-0 at Masr.
Geish lost heavily in their last match (against Al Ahly as mentioned above) and the damage happened in the first half. Something did not go right in the pre-game preparations.
The attacking power of Geish when travelling is not overwhelming with 15 goals scored from 17 league matches away. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Geish have conceded 19 goals in these away matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Zamalek six wins, two draws and El Geish two victories. As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three games had two or less.Zamalek missing players
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| Zamalek | El Geish | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 17 | 13 | Won | W | 2 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 7 | 12 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | ||
| 40 | 28 | Scored | S | 9 | 24 | ||
| 21 | 11 | Conceded | C | 11 | 18 | ||
| 92% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 82% | 80% | ||
| 60% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 55% | 44% | ||
| 48% | 53% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 27% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 16% | ||
| 8% | 7% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 56% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 45% | 32% | ||
| 40% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 52% | ||
| 12% | 7% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 36% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 2.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.9 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 12.5 | 13.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.4 | 9.4 | ||
| 5.5 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 4.1 | ||
| 29% | 32% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 24% | 23% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Ahly | 34 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 74 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 66 | 89 |
| 2 | Zamalek | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 50 | 27 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 71 |
| 3 | Pyramids FC | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 18 | 21 | 65 |
| 4 | Al Mokawloon | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 45 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 54 |
| 5 | Smouha | 34 | 11 | 18 | 5 | 44 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 51 |
| 6 | Al Masry | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 36 | 35 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 48 |
| 7 | ENPPI | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 34 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 48 |
| 8 | El Entag El Harby | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 35 | 38 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 20 | -3 | 44 |
| 9 | Misr Lel Makasa | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 39 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 42 |
| 10 | Al Ittihad | 34 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 36 | 36 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 42 |
| 11 | El Geish | 34 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 32 | 37 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 19 | -5 | 41 |
| 12 | Ismaily | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 38 | 48 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 25 | -10 | 41 |
| 13 | Aswan | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 39 | 50 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 24 | -11 | 37 |
| 14 | El Gounah | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 45 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 25 | -13 | 37 |
| 15 | Wadi Degla | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 32 | 43 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 19 | -11 | 35 |
| 16 | Haras El Hodood | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 41 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 18 | -10 | 33 |
| 17 | Tanta | 34 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 55 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 33 | -33 | 22 |
| 18 | Masr | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 57 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 36 | -39 | 21 |