Zamalek v USM Alger: Cairo giants seek to extend unbeaten run in continental test

Zamalek SC host USM Alger on 16 May at 18:00 GMT in a high‑stakes continental clash, with the Egyptian side defending a strong home record against one of North Africa’s most dangerous travellers.

Zamalek arrive in form after a five‑match unbeaten run in all competitions, posting three consecutive wins followed by two draws (WWWDD). USM Alger’s recent sequence reads LWWWW, signalling a side that quickly stabilised after defeat and has found a consistent winning rhythm.

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

• Assists: (Zamalek SC) — 0 assists, (USM Alger) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (Zamalek SC) — 0, (USM Alger) — 0
• Tackles: None (Zamalek SC) — None, None (USM Alger) — None.
• Most encounters won: (Zamalek SC) — 0, (USM Alger) — 0.
• Yellow cards: None (Zamalek SC) — None, None (USM Alger) — None.
• Red cards: None (Zamalek SC) — None, None (USM Alger) — 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. M. Koné (3, Olympique Safi)
5. P. Nzaou (3, Otôho d’Oyo)

Team statistics:

Zamalek’s home campaign has been solid, with seven wins, four draws and only two defeats. That record underpins their push near the top end of the league system and reinforces their reputation as one of the most difficult home assignments in African football. Their biggest home league win this season was a 2-1 success, achieved with composure in tight circumstances rather than through high‑scoring thrashings.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• Zamalek SC — WWWDD
• USM Alger — LWWWW

USM Alger’s away numbers almost mirror Zamalek’s home form. The Algerian club have seven wins, four draws and two defeats on their travels, making them one of the most effective away sides in their domestic league and in continental competition. Their standout away victory came by a 3-2 margin, underlining a capacity to edge high‑pressure games outside Algeria.

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

USM Alger has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Head-to-head stats:

Probabilities before the match:

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

Goal Forecast:Zamalek SC, is likely to score -1.5 goals, USM Alger is likely to score no more than -1.5.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

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The match between the teams Zamalek SC and USM Alger will take place on May 16 at 18:00 (GMT) at the stadium Cairo International Stadium.