Zamalek vs APR FC Predictions - Zamalek set to beat APR FC in Cairo

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Zamalek won the first leg 1-0 away and have a strong home record.
APR FC have struggled historically against Zamalek, winning only once in seven meetings.
Zamalek are tipped to win to nil in the second leg.

Zamalek won the first leg match against APR FC (Getty Images)

Zamalek did enough to win the opening leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round but play their best football at home. APR FC came up short in the first leg and have struggled to beat Zamalek. Zamalek are predicted to win to nil.

Zamalek have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures.
Zamalek have scored 8 goals in 5 home games.
Zamalek have conceded 6 goals in 5 home matches.
APR FC have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures against Zamalek.
APR FC have scored 9 goals in 5 away games.
APR FC have conceded 4 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Zamalek have the advantage over APR FC, with five victories to one, including one draw in seven meetings.

Zamalek Form

Zamalek left it late to win their CAF Champions League second preliminary round match against APR FC last weekend, winning 1-0 away from home after a late strike.

Zamalek have won three of their last five fixtures, with two defeats. They scored three goals and conceded five.

The White Knights have recorded three victories in their five home matches, with two defeats. They scored eight goals and conceded six.

Zamalek have been in excellent form in recent outings, winning eight of their last ten games, and they have the advantage of playing the second leg at home in front of their passionate fans.

APR FC Form

Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Football Club were on course to draw their CAF Champions League second preliminary round match against Zamalek last weekend, but conceded late to lose 1-0 at home.

Intare have won three of their last five fixtures, with two defeats. They scored nine goals and conceded five.

The Lions have registered three victories in their last five away games, with one defeat and one draw. They scored nine goals and conceded four.

APR FC have some solid away form, but they face a difficult second leg away from home, as Zamalek have an away goal in their pocket and are tough to break down in their own backyard.

Team News

Zamalek

Nasser Mansy scored the dramatic winner against APR FC in the first leg, taking his tally to two goals in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. However, he has been suspended by head coach Moataz Gamal for inappropriate conduct toward the technical staff during the match.

Abdallah El-Said has scored three goals in the competition so far.

Mohamed Shehata and Chico Banza have contributed a goal each so far.

APR FC

Djibril Ouattara has been on target with two goals in this edition of the CAF Champions League.

Christian Ishimwe has scored one goal in the competition so far.

Verdict

Zamalek have consistently had success against APR FC and are tipped to produce a win-to-nil victory in the second leg, with a 2-0 scoreline.

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