CR Belouizdad v Zamalek SC: Champions League places on the line in Algiers showdown

CR Belouizdad host Zamalek SC on 10 April at 19:00 GMT in a key CAF Champions League group-stage clash that could shape qualification from the section.

The Algerian champions come into the tie with recent form of DWWLW in all competitions, indicating solid but not flawless momentum. Zamalek arrive in Algiers on a WWWDD run, underlining improved consistency and defensive control in recent weeks.

The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:

• Assists: (CR Belouizdad) — 0 assists, (Zamalek SC) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (CR Belouizdad) — 0, (Zamalek SC) — 0
• Tackles: None (CR Belouizdad) — None, None (Zamalek SC) — None.
• Most encounters won: (CR Belouizdad) — 0, (Zamalek SC) — 0.
• Yellow cards: None (CR Belouizdad) — None, None (Zamalek SC) — None.
• Red cards: None (CR Belouizdad) — None, None (Zamalek SC) — None.

Top 5 scorers this season:

1. A. Belhocini (4, CR Belouizdad)
2. S. El Moudane (4, Olympique Safi)
3. Oday Dabbagh (3, Zamalek SC)
4. B. Namboka (3, Maniema Union)
5. Salah Mohsen (3, AL Masry)

Team statistics:

The match sits within a tight group context in the CAF Champions League league-style format, where every point alters the battle for the top two places and progression to the knockout rounds. Both sides occupy positions near the upper half of the table, but with little margin for error given the compact standings and limited number of group fixtures.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• CR Belouizdad — DWWLW
• Zamalek SC — WWWDD

CR Belouizdad have been strong at home this season, recording 6 wins, 3 draws and only 1 defeat in their own stadium. Their biggest home win has been 2-0, while they have also produced an impressive 0-3 success away, underlining their ability to manage games both in Algiers and on the road. Their heaviest loss of the season at home stands at 0, with the worst away reverse 4-1, suggesting that even when they are beaten, it tends to happen outside Algeria.

According to home statistics this season, CR Belouizdad scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:

Zamalek SC has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Head-to-head stats:

Probabilities before the match:

Summary: the probability of Zamalek SC winning – 10%, draw – 45%, loss – 45%. Thus CR Belouizdad, most likely, win (win or draw)

Goal Forecast:CR Belouizdad, is likely to score -2.5 goals, Zamalek SC is likely to score no more than -1.5.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

Save the date

The match between the teams CR Belouizdad and Zamalek SC will take place on April 10 at 19:00 (GMT) at the stadium Nelson Mandela Stadium.