Zamalek vs CR Belouizdad Predictions - Zamalek set to advance to the Confederation Cup final

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 16 Apr 2026

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Brad Newcomb 16 Apr 2026

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Zamalek leads 1-0 from the first leg, excel at home, winning 6 of last 7.
CR Belouizdad have strong away form.
Zamalek are predicted to win to nil in second-leg semi-final.

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Zamalek defeated CR Belouizdad 1-0 in the first leg (Getty Images)

Zamalek did enough to secure victory in the first-leg semi-final match, and they have been in excellent form at home. CR Belouizdad lacked the finishing touch, but they are on a lengthy unbeaten run on the road. Zamalek are predicted to win to nil.

Zamalek have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Zamalek have scored 8 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Zamalek have conceded 3 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
CR Belouizdad have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
CR Belouizdad have scored 8 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
CR Belouizdad have conceded 1 goal in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

CR Belouizdad have a slight edge with two victories to one against Zamalek in three meetings.

Zamalek Form

Zamalek did enough to hold off CR Belouizdad in their CAF Confederation Cup first- leg semi-final match last weekend, winning 1-0 away from home after scoring in the first half.

The White Knights had 46% possession and eight shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

Before that, Zamalek defeated Otoho d'Oyo 3-2 on aggregate in their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash after the first leg finished 1-1 and the second leg finished 2-1.

Zamalek have won three of their last five fixtures, with one defeat and one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded four.

The White Knights have registered four victories in their five home matches, with one defeat. They scored eight goals and conceded three.

Zamalek have been in top form at home lately, winning six of their last seven games, and they have an away goal in their pocket from the first-leg semi-final.

CR Belouizdad Form

CR Belouizdad played well in the second half against Zamalek in their CAF Confederation Cup opening-leg semi-final match last weekend, losing 1-0 at home.

CRB had 54% possession and 11 shots in the match, with three attempts on target.

Before that, CR Belouizdad defeated Al Masry in their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals on the away goals rule after the score finished 1-1 over two legs.

CRB have won two of their last five games, with two defeats and one draw. They scored ten goals and conceded two.

Chabab have secured three victories in their last five away fixtures, with two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded one.

CR Belouizdad are undefeated in their last eight away matches, with five wins and three draws, but they will find the going tough in Cairo, as Zamalek tend to play their best football in front of their loyal fans.

Team News

Zamalek

Forward Oday Dabbagh has stated that Zamalek will play to win in the second leg: “We achieved a positive result during the first leg, and overconfidence is not required in the return leg. We are preparing technically and psychologically for the match, in order to secure qualification for the final.”

Winger Chico Banza is available for selection after missing the first leg through injury.

Juan Bezerra scored the first-half winner against CR Belouizdad last weekend, taking his tally to two goals in the competition.

Seifeddine Jaziri has scored four goals in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Oday Dabbagh and Juan Alvina have scored three goals each so far.

Ahmed Sharif, Amr Masse, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Salah Mohsen, and Seif Farouk Gaafar have contributed one goal each.

CR Belouizdad

Interim coach Salim Seba has claimed his side can overturn the deficit in the second leg against Zamalek: “We played a good match and created several scoring opportunities, but we wasted them. That’s football.

“We lost the first leg, but God willing, we will turn the tie around in Egypt and win. We will prepare well for the return match.”

Belhocini Abdennour has scored three goals in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.

Lotfi Boussouar has netted two goals in the competition so far.

Abdelraouf Benguit, Naoufel Khachef, El Melali Farid, Mohamed Hammouda, Islam Abbaci, and Abderrahmane Meziane have contributed one goal each.

Verdict

Zamalek v CR Belouizdad

Zamalek have been in top form at home lately and are tipped to secure a win-to-nil victory in their second-leg CAF Confederation Cup semi-final match against CR Belouizdad with a 2-0 score.