Port vs Zamalek SC: prediction and stats
CAF Champions LeagueSemi-finalsKick-off on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Port the favourite at 45%, against 32% for a draw and 23% for Zamalek SC. The most likely score is 1-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Port vs Zamalek SC?
Zamalek SC is a heavy favourite: 1,980 Elo points against 1,447 — a 532-point gap.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 2 matches in all competitions, Port have 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats; Zamalek SC have 8, 4 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | KMKM(away) | 1-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Sep 21, 2025 | KMKM(home) | 1-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Al Ittihad(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| May 20, 2026 | Ceramica Cleopatra(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| May 16, 2026 | USM Alger(home) | 1-0 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| May 9, 2026 | USM Alger(away) | 0-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| May 5, 2026 | Smouha SC(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
How many goals should we expect?
Port score 1.0 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 2; Zamalek SC score 0.9 and concede 0.5. The model gives a 32% probability of over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| Zamalek SC | 0.9 | 0.5 | 9 | 3/15 | 3/15 |
Over the last 2 matches in all competitions.
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Port vs Zamalek SC?
- The Footlab model makes Port the favourite at 45%, against 32% for a draw and 23% for Zamalek SC.
- Where and when is Port vs Zamalek SC played?
- Port vs Zamalek SC is played on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC), in the CAF Champions League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 32% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.