Al Ahly faces Zamalek in a crucial Egyptian Premier League clash, with both teams vying for the title.

The Egyptian Premier League is heating up as the playoff stage kicks off on March 11, 2025, with a highly anticipated match between archrivals Al Ahly and Zamalek at the Cairo International Stadium. Al Ahly, the defending champions, currently sit second in the league, trailing leaders Pyramids FC by three points. Zamalek is close behind in third place with 32 points, making this encounter crucial for both teams` title aspirations.

Al Ahly has shown impressive form, winning four of their last five league matches. However, they will face challenges as they will be without key players like Ali Maaloul and Mohamed `Afsha` Magdi due to injuries. On the other hand, Zamalek has struggled recently, managing only two victories in their last five games, and will also miss important players such as Ahmed Jafeli and Mahmoud Gehad.

The stakes are high, and the match promises to be intense, with predictions favoring Al Ahly to secure a win with over 2.5 goals. Key players to watch include Emam Ashour for Al Ahly and Nasser Mansy for Zamalek. The new league format sees 18 clubs competing for a spot in the top nine, making every match critical in the race for the title. For more details, check out the preview and live updates here.

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