Cleopatra Ceramica vs Zamalek Prediction 08.08.2025 | Egyptian Premier League
Ceramica Cleopatra
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Zamalek
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- Competition: Egyptian Premier League
- Date: Friday, 8th, August 2025
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19.00 CEST
- Venue: Arab Contractors Stadium (Cairo)
Zamalek will head to Arab Contractors Stadium this Friday to take on Ceramica Cleopatra, looking to start their Egyptian Premier League season on a winning note.
With both sides holding respectable goals for the campaign ahead, this clash promises an energetic opening to the Egyptian Premier League.
Ceramica Cleopatra vs Zamalek Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Ceramica Cleopatra
2 : 2
Zamalek
Premier League
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Zamalek
1 : 1
Ceramica Cleopatra
Premier League
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Zamalek
4 : 2
Ceramica Cleopatra
Premier League
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Ceramica Cleopatra
1 : 2
Zamalek
Premier League
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Zamalek
1 : 0
Ceramica Cleopatra
Premier League
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Ceramica Cleopatra
0 : 2
Zamalek
Premier League
Boasting 10 wins from 12 previous meetings, Zamalek have clearly established their dominance over Ceramica Cleopatra, with the only blemishes on that record coming in last season's league encounters, which ended in a pair of draws — 1-1 and 2-2.
Ceramica Cleopatra team overview
Cleopatra FC have shown consistent growth in recent years, and last season marked another milestone in their rise, as they clinched a commendable sixth-place finish — the club’s best league result since entering the Egyptian Premier League.
Gold & Blood not only achieved a solid standing in the league, but they also rounded off their season in style, clinching the League Cup with a composed 2-0 triumph over National Bank of Egypt in the showpiece final.
Their success in the Egypt League Cup owed plenty to a resolute backline, as the Giza outfit went three matches without conceding a single goal, and they'll be banking on that same defensive steel to lay the foundation for a positive start to their league journey.
On the transfer market, Cleopatra FC pocketed €1.54m from the sale of Ahmed Kendouci to Lugano and quickly filled the void by signing experienced midfielder Amr El Solia on a free transfer from record-holders Ahly SC.
Last matches of Ceramica Cleopatra
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Ceramica Cleopatra
2 : 0
National Bank of Egypt
League Cup
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Ceramica Cleopatra
1 : 0
Ismaily
League Cup
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Ismaily
0 : 2
Ceramica Cleopatra
League Cup
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Ceramica Cleopatra
1 : 5
Pyramids FC
Premier League
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Ceramica Cleopatra
2 : 0
Haras El Hodood
Premier League
Ceramica Cleopatra lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Mohamed Bassam
Defenders
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27
Hussein El Sayed
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5
Ragab Nabil
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24
Justice Arthur
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2
Ahmed Hany
Midfielders
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28
Amr Kalawa
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25
Mohamed Reda
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7
Sodiq Awujoola
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19
Amr El Solia
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29
Marwan Otaka
Forwards
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15
Fagrie Lakay
Zamalek team overview
Following consecutive league triumphs in 2020-21 and 2021-22, Zamalek have endured three straight seasons ending in third place, a clear sign that their winning spirit has faded; however, they are fueled by a strong desire to fight their way back to the pinnacle of Egyptian football.
Although the White Knights missed out on the league title, they found solace in a triumphant run in the prestigious Egypt Cup, staging a comeback from a one-goal deficit to outsmart Pyramids in a tense penalty shootout in the final.
Yannick Ferrera’s men will be hoping to kick off their league campaign on a positive note, buoyed by a resilient and disciplined run of form on the road that saw them go unbeaten in nine straight matches across all competitions (W4, D5).
Determined to compete for the national crown, Zamalek bolstered nearly every area of the pitch with a wave of 10 summer signings, highlighted by the arrival of left-back Mahmoud Bentyg from Saint-Etienne.
The only opening-day absentee for the White Knights will be centre-back Ahmed Hossam, who is still dealing with an injury issue.
Last matches of Zamalek
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Zamalek
8 : 7
Pyramids FC
Egypt Cup
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Petrojet SC
1 : 3
Zamalek
Premier League
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Zamalek
0 : 1
Pyramids FC
Premier League
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Ceramica Cleopatra
2 : 2
Zamalek
Premier League
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National Bank of Egypt
2 : 2
Zamalek
Premier League
Zamalek lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Mohamed Sobhi
Defenders
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3
Mahmoud Bentayg
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5
Hossam Abdelmaguid
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28
Mahmoud El Wensh
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4
Omar Gaber
Midfielders
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8
Nabil Dunga
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17
Mohamed Shehata
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12
Seif Farouk Gaafar
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22
Nasser Maher
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19
Abdallah El Said
Forwards
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30
Seifeddine Jaziri
Prediction
Opening the season against one of Egypt’s most decorated sides is far from an ideal scenario for Cleopatra FC, but Ali Maher’s men showed last term that they’re more than capable of standing their ground even against the league’s elite. Zamalek head into the new season with lofty ambitions, underlined by an active summer in the transfer market, as they look to bounce back strongly after finishing behind Al Ahly and Pyramids last term. As a result, head coach Yannick Ferrera is expected to demand an immediate top-level performance from his side, and with greater squad depth and superior individual quality, the capital-based outfit appear better equipped to walk away with all three points. Ultimately, Cleopatra FC will look to stay competitive in this clash for as long as possible, but Zamalek’s attacking variety and dominant head-to-head record could prove decisive, potentially guiding them to a narrow yet deserved victory on opening day.
Three Reasons we expect Zamalek to Win
- Zamalek have left Cleopatra’s home ground with five wins from their last six visits.
- Zamalek have remained unbeaten across eight consecutive away matches (W4 D5).
- Cleopatra have suffered defeat in three of their last five home league matches.
Main prediction Ceramica Cleopatra - Zamalek
Zamalek to win
Best Odds:
Paripesa
2.8
Ceramica Cleopatra vs Zamalek standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Al Ahly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Al Ittihad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Al Masry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Al Mokawloon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Ceramica Cleopatra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | El Geish | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | El Gounah | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | ENPPI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Ghazl El Mehalla | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Haras El Hodood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Ismaily | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Kahraba Ismailia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Modern Sport FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | National Bank of Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Petrojet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Pharco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Pyramids FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Smouha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Wadi Degla | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Zamalek | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | ZED FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |