In the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League, ZED will take on Al-Ittihad. The match is set for Monday, September 22, with kickoff at 19:00 CET. Here’s some insight into this matchup.
ZED vs Al-Ittihad: Match preview
Last season, ZED did not make it into the top nine and ended up in the relegation group, finishing first with 32 points. The new season has been a mixed bag for them, but they are still aiming for a spot in the Championship group. So far, they have two wins, two losses, and three draws in seven matches, placing them 11th with nine points. They are only one point away from seventh place.
Al-Ittihad also struggled last season, finishing in the relegation group with 26 points, landing them sixth out of nine. This season, they have only one win from the third round, alongside two draws and four losses. After seven matches, they sit in 17th place with just five points, trailing the seventh spot by five points, which is a significant gap early in the season.
Match facts and head-to-head stats
- Al-Ittihad has not won in their last four matches.
- The team has not scored in their last four games.
- The last meeting between ZED and Al-Ittihad ended in a 0-0 draw.
- In the previous four encounters, no match had more than one goal.
Probable line-ups
- Al-Ittihad: Al Mahdi, Alaa, Rahil, Saleh, Sobhi, Salifu, Mohamed, El Ghandour, Id, Abdelnaim, Mabululu
Prediction
Both teams are currently at the bottom of the standings, and their recent matches have seen few goals. Al-Ittihad has not found the net in their last four games. Therefore, the prediction is for under 2 total goals in this match.