Zamalek vs USM Alger Predictions - Zamalek to win the second leg but USM Alger set to secure the title

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Zamalek are unbeaten at home in the CAF Confederation Cup.
USM Alger lead 1-0 on aggregate after a controversial late penalty in the first leg.
Zamalek predicted to win the second leg 2-1, but USM Alger tipped to lift the cup on away goals.

Zamalek have been in solid form at home in this season's CAF Confederation Cup (Getty Images)

Zamalek have yet to suffer a defeat at home in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup. USM Alger have lacked consistency on the road in this year's competition, but start the second leg with a one-goal advantage. Zamalek are predicted to win with BTTS.

Zamalek have won 2 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Zamalek have scored 3 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Zamalek have won 3 of their last 5 home matches (CONFED Cup).
USM Alger have lost 3 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
USM Alger have scored 6 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
USM Alger have won 2 of their last 5 away matches (CONFED Cup).

Head to Head

USM Alger have a slight edge with two victories to none against Zamalek, including one draw in three meetings.

Zamalek Form

Zamalek were on course to draw the opening leg of their CAF Confederation Cup final match against USM Alger, but lost 1-0 away from home after conceding a controversial late penalty in stoppage time.

The White Knights had 30% possession and eight shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

The Egyptian team have enjoyed a strong home run in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup, remaining unbeaten in five matches. They defeated ZESCO United 1-0, drew 0-0 with Al Masry, edged Kaizer Chiefs 2-1, and beat Otoho d'Oyo 2-1 in the quarter-finals before holding CR Belouizdad to a 0-0 draw in the semi-finals.

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

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

Zamalek have the advantage of playing the second leg at home, as they are undefeated at their stadium in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup, and have suffered one loss in their last seven home fixtures.

USM Alger Form

USM Alger left it late to come away with the advantage in their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg final match against Zamalek last weekend, winning 1-0 at home after slotting home a late penalty in second-half stoppage time.

USM had 70% possession and 23 shots in the game, with four attempts on target.

USM Alger have not produced consistent performances on the road in this season’s competition. They edged OC Safi 1-0, drew 0-0 with Djoliba, defeated San-Pédro 3-2, and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Maniema Union in the quarter-finals before drawing 1-1 with OC Safi in the semi-finals.

Les Rouge et Noir have won two of their last five matches, with two defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded five.

USM have secured one victory in their last five away games, with three defeats and one draw. They scored six goals and conceded seven.

USM Alger have a tough assignment ahead in their second-leg clash against Zamalek in Cairo, as their hosts are difficult to beat in their own backyard; however, USM have scored in four of their five away games in this season's competition.

Team News

Zamalek

Left-back Mahmoud Bentayg is ruled out for the second leg after receiving a red card last weekend.

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.

Juan Bezerra has netted two goals in the competition.

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

USM Alger

Ahmed Khaldi scored the dramatic winner from the spot last weekend, taking his tally to four goals in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.

Houssam Ghacha has been on target with three goals so far.

Zakaria Draoui and Brahim Benzaza have scored two goals each.

Adem Alilet, Che Malone, Mohamed Bouderbala, Glody Likonza, and Saadi Redouani have contributed one goal each.

Verdict

Zamalek v USM Alger

Zamalek play their best football at home and are tipped to secure a BTTS victory against USM Alger in their second-leg final match with a 2-1 score; however, USM Alger are set to lift the cup on the away goals rule.

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