Egyptian giants Zamalek will seek to complete the job when they host CR Belouizdad in the CAF Confederation Cup semifinal second leg on Friday.
Zamalek beat the Algerian outfit 1-0 last Friday to carry the advantage into the second leg, as they eye a place in the final.
Zamalek will be looking to reach their third final at the CAF Confederation Cup (also 2018-19 and 2023-24), which would be more than all other Egyptian sides managed combined (2).
Belouizdad remain a threat in the tie, having enjoyed recent success against Egyptian clubs in the competition. They could be the fifth Algerian side to reach the CAF Confederation Cup final.
However this will be an uphill task with Zamalek only losing one of their last 23 matches in the competition.
Can the Algerians come back to upset the hosts? We have a look at both sides and offer our predicted outcome.
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What time does Zamalek vs Belouizdad start?
The game kicks off at 7PM E.A.T
Zamalek vs Belouizdad head-to-head and current form
The Egyptians come into the game with only one win against Belouizdad in the three matches played between the two sides. The 1-0 victory last Friday.
Belouizdad beat Zamalek twice in the CAF Champions League in 2023. They won 1-0 away from home before a 2-0 home win.
Zamalek have only lost once in their last five games and come into the game on a three-game winning streak. While their opponents have lost twice and won twice in their recent five matches.
Current form:
Zamalek – WWWDL
Belouizdad – LWWLD
Zamalek vs Belouizdad previous games
Zamalek vs Belouizdad prediction
There has never been a match between these two teams that has produced over 2.5 goals – this is expected to be the same.
With home advantage, Zamalek are favorites to avoid defeat here and qualify for a place in the final.
Prediction – Zamalek to win or draw