Zamalek SC vs Port Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

This CAF Champions League 1st Preliminary Round second leg between Zamalek SC and Port on 12 September 2026 has the feel of an early-season decider. With the tie finely balanced after the first meeting, the return fixture will go a long way to determining who progresses towards the lucrative group stage.

The match is scheduled for 17:00 UTC, with Zamalek SC now enjoying home advantage after a productive trip away. Having already claimed a narrow win on 4 September, the Egyptian giants know that avoiding defeat will be enough to advance, while Port must find a way to overturn the deficit on foreign soil.

Stats suggest a clash of contrasting profiles: Zamalek SC arrive with a perfect record from their only CAF Champions League outing so far, while Port are still searching for their first point and first positive result in the competition this season. For bettors and fans looking for Zamalek SC vs Port predictions and betting tips, this second leg offers a clear favourite but also the potential for a tight, tactical encounter.

Zamalek SC vs Port Key Stats

• Zamalek SC have played 1 CAF Champions League match this season, winning it 2-1 away from home.
• The only recent head-to-head meeting, on 4 September 2026 in the CAF Champions League, ended Port 1-2 Zamalek SC.
• In CAF Champions League 2026 statistics, Zamalek SC average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Port average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.

Zamalek SC vs Port — Tale of the Tape

• Position: Not available vs Not available
• Points: Not available vs Not available
• Goals For: Not available vs Not available
• Goals Against: Not available vs Not available
• Clean Sheets: Zamalek SC 0; Port 0 (CAF Champions League 2026 statistics)

Formal group or league standings are not yet available for this CAF Champions League stage, but early-round statistics already highlight a clear edge for Zamalek SC. They have one win from one match, scoring twice and conceding once, with their only outing coming away from home.

Port, by contrast, have one defeat from one match, losing 2-1 at home. Their defensive record shows 2.0 goals conceded per game, and they have yet to demonstrate the solidity needed to shut down a higher-ranked opponent over 90 minutes. Both sides are still without a clean sheet in the 2026 competition, which points towards another match where both teams can create chances, but Zamalek SC’s sharper attack and superior form give them the upper hand.

Zamalek SC vs Port Key Matchups

Zamalek SC attack vs Port defence

Without individual scorer data, the collective numbers tell the story. Zamalek SC have scored 2 goals in their only CAF Champions League 2026 match, with an average of 2.0 goals per game. They found the net in both the 0–15 and 31–45 minute windows in that match, indicating they can start quickly and maintain pressure before half-time.

Port’s defence, meanwhile, has conceded 2 goals in their single outing, also split between the early (0–15) and late first-half (31–45) periods. This overlap in timing suggests that Zamalek SC’s attacking patterns already exploit the same windows where Port are most vulnerable, making the home side’s frontline a key factor once again.

Midfield control: Zamalek SC’s balance vs Port’s transition

Zamalek SC’s overall CAF Champions League 2026 profile shows 1 win from 1 match, no failures to score, and a balanced goals-for (2) and goals-against (1) record. Their last-five form index reads 100 in form, with strong defensive efficiency (def 92) and moderate attacking output (att 15 in that specific metric), underlining a side that can manage games and protect leads.

Port, on the other hand, show a last-five form index of 0, with their attack rated at 8 and defence at 85. They have scored once and conceded twice in that span. This points to a team that relies on moments rather than sustained control. The midfield battle is likely to see Zamalek SC dictating tempo and territory, forcing Port to play on the break and chase the tie.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have met recently in the same CAF Champions League preliminary round, providing a fresh reference point for this second leg.

• 4 September 2026: Port 1-2 Zamalek SC (CAF Champions League)

Zamalek SC vs Port Prediction

All available indicators point towards Zamalek SC holding a clear advantage. They have already beaten Port away, carry a perfect 100 form index in their last five, and lead the comparison metrics across the board: form (100 vs 0), attack (67 vs 33), defence (67 vs 33), and overall comparison total (67.0 vs 33.0). The head-to-head comparison is also firmly in Zamalek SC’s favour.

The prediction model gives Zamalek SC a 50% chance of winning in regulation time, with a 50% chance of a draw and effectively no probability assigned to a Port win (0 out of 100). With the home side needing only to avoid defeat to progress, a controlled, professional performance is likely. Port must chase the game at some stage, but their defensive record of 2.0 goals conceded per match in this competition raises doubts about their ability to keep things tight while pushing forward.

Predicted Score: Zamalek SC 2-1 Port

Zamalek SC Recent Form

In CAF Champions League 2026, Zamalek SC’s recent form is perfect: 1 match played, 1 win, 0 draws, 0 defeats. They scored 2 goals and conceded 1 in that span, with no matches where they failed to score. Their biggest result so far is the 2-1 away victory over Port, underlining their ability to perform on the road as well as at home.

Port Recent Form

Port’s recent form in the CAF Champions League 2026 is the mirror opposite. They have played 1 match, losing it 2-1 at home to Zamalek SC. With no wins or draws and a negative goal difference (1 scored, 2 conceded), they enter the second leg under pressure and without evidence of consistency at this level.

Zamalek SC Possible Starting Lineup

Possible key players (by position):
Goalkeepers: Mohamed Awad, Mohamed Sobhi, Al Mahdi Soliman;
Defenders: M. Bentayg, Mahmoud Hamdi El Wensh, Mostafa El Zenary, M. Farag, Ahmed Abou El Fotouh, Omar Gaber, M. Ismail;
Midfielders: Abdalla El Said, M. El Sayed, Mahmoud Gehad, M. Hamad, A. Khodary, E. Osama, A. Rabie, Mohamed Shehata, Y. Wael;
Forwards: Juan Alvina, Hossam Ashraf, C. Banza, Oday Dabbagh, A. Esho, A. Kaied, Naser Mansy, A. Nasser, Ahmed Sherif.

Zamalek SC have depth across all lines, with multiple options in goal, a strong core of defenders including experienced names like Mahmoud Hamdi El Wensh and Omar Gaber, and a blend of creativity and experience in midfield through players such as Abdalla El Said. In attack, the presence of several forwards gives them flexibility to adjust between a more cautious setup and a multi-striker approach if they choose to press their advantage at home.

Port Possible Starting Lineup

No squad list data is available for Port, so a detailed projected XI cannot be provided. However, their CAF Champions League statistics show a side that has used a home-heavy setup so far, with 1 match played at home and none away, scoring once and conceding twice.

Given the deficit from the first leg, Port are likely to field an attack-minded lineup, but they must find a better balance than in the first meeting, where they were opened up twice and failed to keep Zamalek SC from scoring in key phases of the match.

Zamalek SC Team News

No significant absences reported.

Port Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Zamalek SC:

• None reported.

Port:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Zamalek SC vs Port

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Back Zamalek SC in the double chance (Zamalek SC or draw). The prediction gives Zamalek SC a 50% chance to win and 50% to draw, with 0% allocated to a Port victory. Combined with Zamalek SC’s perfect recent form (1 win from 1) and their away win in the first leg, the home side looks very unlikely to lose this match.
• Goals Tip: Over 0.5 or over 1.5 total goals appeals, based on both teams’ CAF Champions League scoring patterns. Zamalek SC matches have featured 3 total goals (2 scored, 1 conceded), while Port’s only game also produced 3 goals (1 scored, 2 conceded). Both sides have scored in their sole outing, and neither has kept a clean sheet, supporting a goals-backed angle.
• Value Tip: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) can offer value. Zamalek SC have yet to fail to score in this competition and concede on average 1.0 goal per match, while Port have found the net once despite their defeat. With Port forced to attack to rescue the tie and Zamalek SC dangerous in transition, there is a realistic chance that both sides get on the scoresheet again.

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