🔥 The Clash of the Titans: Analysis and Predictions of the Most Likely Lineups for Al Ahly and Zamalek in the Egyptian Super Cup Final
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Egyptian Super Cup: Expected lineups for the top match (Al Ahly and Zamalek)
Just moments separate us from the opening whistle of the greatest derby in Arab football!
Sunday (tomorrow) is no ordinary day; it's the date of the Egyptian Super Cup final, a highly anticipated clash between the two giants of Egyptian football, Al Ahly and Zamalek, on Emirati soil. This match is more than just a battle for a title; it's a tactical duel between coaching giants and top-tier stars, as each team strives to assert its dominance and reaffirm its local supremacy.
With final preparations underway for this decisive encounter, the most pressing question on the minds of fans and pundits alike is: What starting lineups will each coach field to secure the title?
In this detailed analysis, we delve into the tactical options available to both Al Ahly and Zamalek, exploring the expected scenarios for the coaches' plans and highlighting the key players and names that could change the course of this derby. Get ready to decipher the lineups before the real spectacle begins!
Match date
Al Ahly will face Zamalek in the Egyptian Super Cup final on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM Cairo time at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, which has a capacity of 25,000 spectators.Expected Al-Ahly Lineup
Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-ShenawyDefense: Mohamed Hany - Yasser Ibrahim - Yassin Marei - Kouka
Midfield: Zizo - Aliu Diang - Marwan Attia - Trezeguet - Ashraf Ben Sharqi
Attack: Gradischer
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Defense: Omar Gaber - Mohamed Ismail - winch - Ahmed Fattouh
Midfield: Nasser Maher - Mohamed Shehata - Ahmed Rabie - Ben Taik
Attack: Amr Nasser - Adi El-Dabbagh
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The weaknesses of the Al-Ahly team are the spaces behind and in front of the Al-Ahly midfield on the left side, and also behind the midfield on the right side. Other weaknesses include the spaces across the field between the back four.
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Another weakness is the reliance on certain players and the lack of reliance on players who make a difference, such as Mohamed Abdullah, Afsha and Mohamed Shukri.
Zamalek SC plays in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1or (4-4-2) formation, applying high pressure on their opponents, intercepting the ball from deep inside the pitch and then passing it to the flanks. Attacks end with crosses, and at other times, the ball is passed from deep inside the pitch, then passed through short through balls to attack the depth of the opponent's defense.
Zamalek SC's weaknesses include the spaces between the back four and the gaps in the midfield. The left wing is also weak in its ability to return and assist defensively, and the left wing is weak in its ability to press offensively.
The other weakness is the weakness of the striker's position in moving positively behind the opposing team's defense.
All match analysis I provide is based solely on my own personal experience and perspective, which may or may not be accurate. The goal is to contribute to the discussion and exchange of opinions with football fans, not to impose a viewpoint or consider it absolute truth.
"I'd love to hear your thoughts on this analysis. Write your comments and opinions below. Discussion and exchange of opinions enrich the enjoyment of watching football."
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Expected Zamalek Lineup
Goalkeeper: Mohamed AwadDefense: Omar Gaber - Mohamed Ismail - winch - Ahmed Fattouh
Midfield: Nasser Maher - Mohamed Shehata - Ahmed Rabie - Ben Taik
Attack: Amr Nasser - Adi El-Dabbagh
Al-Ahly Statistical Percentages
- Defensive Errors (brown) 10%
- Goals Conceded (black) 20%
- Attacks Interrupted (white) 25%
- Goals Scored (light green) 20%
- Chances Missed (orange) 10%
- Shots on Target (blue) 10%
- Yellow Cards (yellow) 15%
- Red Cards (red) 3%
Percentages Zamalek's statistics:
- Defensive errors (brown) 30%
- Goals conceded (black) 20%
- Attacks spoiled (white) 10%
- Goals scored (light green) 5%
- Chances missed (orange) 5%
- Shots on target (blue) 5%
- Yellow cards (yellow) 15%
- Red cards (red) 10%
Technical report of the match
Al-Ahly club team plays with a (4-2-3-1) or (4-3-3) or (4-5-1) formation, and puts high pressure on the opponent and cuts the balls from the depth of the field, then plays long high balls into the opponent’s defensive line to play the second balls either by shooting or crosses to end the attacks..png "The Expected Lineups for the Egyptian Super Cup Final: A Clash of Titans Between Al Ahly and Zamalek")
The weaknesses of the Al-Ahly team are the spaces behind and in front of the Al-Ahly midfield on the left side, and also behind the midfield on the right side. Other weaknesses include the spaces across the field between the back four.
.png "The Expected Lineups for the Egyptian Super Cup Final: A Clash of Titans Between Al Ahly and Zamalek")
Another weakness is the reliance on certain players and the lack of reliance on players who make a difference, such as Mohamed Abdullah, Afsha and Mohamed Shukri.
Zamalek SC plays in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1or (4-4-2) formation, applying high pressure on their opponents, intercepting the ball from deep inside the pitch and then passing it to the flanks. Attacks end with crosses, and at other times, the ball is passed from deep inside the pitch, then passed through short through balls to attack the depth of the opponent's defense.
Zamalek SC's weaknesses include the spaces between the back four and the gaps in the midfield. The left wing is also weak in its ability to return and assist defensively, and the left wing is weak in its ability to press offensively.
All match analysis I provide is based solely on my own personal experience and perspective, which may or may not be accurate. The goal is to contribute to the discussion and exchange of opinions with football fans, not to impose a viewpoint or consider it absolute truth.
"I'd love to hear your thoughts on this analysis. Write your comments and opinions below. Discussion and exchange of opinions enrich the enjoyment of watching football."
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