Zamalek SC 2-1 Petrojet: result and AI prediction

Zamalek SC – Petrojet, Egyptian Premier League, Monday, August 31, 2026 at 06:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Cairo International Stadium

Zamalek SC is #5 in the table (4 pts) and Petrojet #13 (1 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Zamalek SC 3, draws 2, Petrojet 1. Their last meeting, on January 28, 2026, ended Zamalek SC 2-0 Petrojet.

Zamalek SCZamalek SC
Final score2 - 1
PetrojetPetrojet
AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 2-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Zamalek bring the stronger opening form, home setting and a recent edge in this fixture into a significant early title-defence test. Petrojet have not yet found a league win, but they have scored in both outings and will aim to turn the match into a compact, physical contest. The central question is whether Zamalek can convert territorial control into clear chances before Petrojet find transition space. The only meaningful team-news uncertainty is the conflicting report around Ahmed Abou El Fotouh.

Head-to-head analysis

Zamalek have held the recent league advantage over Petrojet, winning both of the last two league meetings after a prior draw. Petrojet’s more recent success in the pairing came outside the league, in the League Cup.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed absence is supplied for either team. FotMob’s listing of Ahmed Abou El Fotouh conflicts with the team-data feed and should be treated as unverified until Zamalek publish the matchday squad.

Form (last 5)

Zamalek SCLeague position #5 · 4 ptsD W
PetrojetLeague position #13 · 1 ptsD L

Zamalek SC vs Petrojet stats

Zamalek SCPetrojet
Played22
Goals scored33
Goals conceded04
Clean sheets20

Last meetings

  • 2026-01-28Zamalek SC 2-0 Petrojet
  • 2025-05-24Petrojet 1-3 Zamalek SC
  • 2025-03-23Petrojet 2-1 Zamalek SC
  • 2025-02-16Zamalek SC 1-1 Petrojet
  • 2018-12-28Zamalek SC 2-0 Petrojet
  • 2018-07-31Petrojet 0-0 Zamalek SC

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