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- Competition: Egyptian Premier League
- Date: Thursday, 30th, October 2025
- Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CET
- Venue: Petrosport Stadium (Cairo)
Determined to reignite their title challenge, Zamalek will travel to the Petrosport Stadium to take on mid-table side National Bank of Egypt in Thursday’s Premier League action.
National Bank of Egypt vs Zamalek Head to Head (H2H) stats
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				National Bank of Egypt 2 : 2 Zamalek Premier League 
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				Zamalek 3 : 2 National Bank of Egypt Premier League 
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				Zamalek 1 : 0 National Bank of Egypt Premier League 
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				National Bank of Egypt 1 : 2 Zamalek Premier League 
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				Zamalek 1 : 0 National Bank of Egypt Premier League 
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				Zamalek 0 : 3 National Bank of Egypt League Cup 
Out of a total of 11 meetings between these sides, Zamalek have proven to be the far more dominant team with seven victories, while National Bank of Egypt have managed to win only once, as the remaining three ended all square.
		
			 
		
	
National Bank of Egypt team overview
National Bank of Egypt’s season may have begun on a frustrating note, with no wins in their first five top-flight matches—four of which ended in stalemates—but the team has recently reignited the enthusiasm of their fans with a string of impressive performances.
Their three victories in the last five league outings have sent a clear message: this team is finding its stride. The latest triumph was particularly eye-catching, as they dominated El Gounah 3-0 on the road, showcasing clinical finishing and defensive solidity, and pushing their points tally to 14.
Interestingly, all three wins came away from home, emphasizing that while NBE thrives on the road, they still struggle to assert themselves in front of their own supporters. Four draws and a solitary home defeat leave them among the few sides still winless on their turf, a challenge they are determined to overcome.
With a fully fit squad and no suspensions, coach Ayman El Ramadi is likely to maintain faith in the lineup that sparked this revival, giving fans hope that the team can continue this exciting upward momentum.
Last matches of National Bank of Egypt
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				El Gounah 0 : 3 National Bank of Egypt Premier League 
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				National Bank of Egypt 0 : 1 Al Masry Premier League 
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				Ismaily 1 : 2 National Bank of Egypt Premier League 
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				National Bank of Egypt 1 : 1 Wadi Degla Premier League 
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				Petrojet SC 0 : 3 National Bank of Egypt Premier League 
National Bank of Egypt lineup
Goalkeeper
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								27 Abdelaziz El Balouti 
Defenders
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								11 Issahaku Yakubu 
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								26 Amr El Gazar 
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								28 Mostafa El Zenary 
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								24 Mostafa Dowidar 
Midfielders
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								10 Mohamed Ibrahim 
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								5 Mohamed Fathi 
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								21 Ahmed Madbouli 
Forwards
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								77 Mostafa Shalaby 
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								9 Osama Faisal 
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								29 Ahmed Yasser Rayan 
		
			 
		
	
Zamalek team overview
Meanwhile, Zamalek remain one of the traditional powerhouses from the land of the “Pharaohs,” but in recent years, they have often exited the title race early, and this season they will be eager to mount a serious challenge for the domestic crown.
Unfortunately, the White Knights’ momentum has dipped sharply in recent weeks, arriving at this clash on a frustrating run of three matches without a win, with their latest outing ending in a 1-1 draw against Ghazl El Mahalla.
This slump has seen Zamalek fall five points behind current leaders Ceramica Cleopatra. While still within reach, the team will need to quickly regain their rhythm, particularly as two of their last three away games ended in defeat.
In terms of selection, centre-forward Oday Dabbagh remains sidelined with a long-term injury, while young winger Ahmed Sherif will be closely assessed ahead of Thursday’s showdown after being substituted in the 56th minute in the previous match.
Last matches of Zamalek
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				Zamalek 1 : 0 Dekedaha CAF Confederations Cup 
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				Dekedaha 0 : 6 Zamalek CAF Confederations Cup 
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				Zamalek 1 : 1 Ghazl El Mehalla Premier League 
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				Al Ahly SC 2 : 1 Zamalek Premier League 
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				Zamalek 1 : 1 El Gounah 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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								24 Mohamed Ismail 
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								4 Omar Gaber 
Midfielders
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								12 Ahmed Rabie 
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								14 Ahmed Hamdi 
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								77 Abdelhamid Maali 
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								22 Nasser Maher 
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								33 Juan Bezerra 
Forwards
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								90 Amr Nasser 
Prediction
Although currently stuck in a troublesome run of three consecutive matches without a win, Zamalek will be looking to reignite their title challenge in Thursday’s clash, drawing faith and motivation from a strong recent head-to-head record against NBE, having outsmarted them in all but one of the last five encounters.
Ayman El Ramadi’s side will hope to capitalize on home advantage, but their ongoing struggles on their own turf cannot be ignored, which only increases the likelihood that the White Knights could emerge on the right side of the scoreline in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.
Three Reasons we expect Zamalek to Win
- National Bank of Egypt are one of the few teams without a home win (D4 L1).
- Zamalek have beaten NBE in four of their previous five head-to-head encounters.
- Zamalek have come out on the right side of the scoreline in six of their last eight visits.
Main prediction National Bank of Egypt - Zamalek
Zamalek to win
Best Odds:
National Bank of Egypt vs Zamalek standings in Egyptian Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L | 
								
								G - A
								
							 | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceramica Cleopatra | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 - 4 | +9 | 23 | 
| 2 | Al Ahly | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 20 - 13 | +7 | 22 | 
| 3 | Al Masry | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 - 11 | +7 | 19 | 
| 4 | Wadi Degla | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 - 10 | +4 | 19 | 
| 5 | Zamalek | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 - 7 | +7 | 18 | 
| 6 | ENPPI | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 18 | 
| 7 | Pyramids FC | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 - 4 | +9 | 17 | 
| 8 | ZED FC | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 - 10 | +1 | 16 | 
| 9 | El Gounah | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 - 9 | -1 | 15 | 
| 10 | Petrojet | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 10 - 11 | -1 | 15 | 
| 11 | Ghazl El Mehalla | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 15 | 
| 12 | Modern Sport FC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 - 15 | -1 | 15 | 
| 13 | Smouha | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 - 6 | +2 | 15 | 
| 14 | National Bank of Egypt | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 14 | 
| 15 | Haras El Hodood | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 - 13 | -5 | 12 | 
| 16 | El Geish | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 - 15 | -10 | 10 | 
| 17 | Al Mokawloon | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 - 11 | -5 | 9 | 
| 18 | Pharco | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 - 10 | -6 | 9 | 
| 19 | Kahraba Ismailia | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 - 20 | -11 | 8 | 
| 20 | Al Ittihad | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 - 15 | -8 | 8 | 
| 21 | Ismaily | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 - 15 | -10 | 7 | 
 
									 
									