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Dreams will play host to Zamalek SC at Baba Yara Stadium in the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.
Dreams - Zamalek SC Preview
The hosts held their own and emerged unscathed from the first leg in Cairo after holding Egyptian giants Zamalek to a goalless draw. The result is seen as a feat for Dreams, who are three matches away from crowning their fairy-tale debut campaign with success. The Ghanaian side are hoping to finish the job in Kumasi.
Still Believe head coach, Karim Zito, however, anticipates a tougher challenge from Zamalek in the second leg. Dreams are expected to enjoy great support from the local fans at Baba Yara Stadium, where the Ghana national team play some of their home games. The hosts will likely push for goals and risk leaving holes behind in favour of Zamalek.
The visitors failed to make their home advantage count as most of their goal efforts were thwarted by a steadfast Dreams defense. The goalless outcome was widely seen as a defeat for the 2018-19 CAF Confederation Cup winners. However, head coach José Gomes believes the second leg could “yield better fruits” for his side.
El Nady El Malaky still have their chances intact as victory could go either way, with the scoreline from the first leg standing goalless. However, they will face a highly motivated Ghanaian side, who will not want to let their supporters down. Zamalek might choose to attack, as they did in the previous leg, opening up spaces for Dreams.
Dreams vs Zamalek SC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Dreams have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Dreams have scored seven goals and conceded five in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Dreams have played 11 games so far in the CAF Confederation Cup as opposed to 58 for Zamalek.
- Zamalek have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
- Dreams have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches while Zamalek have won thrice and drawn twice.
Dreams vs Zamalek SC Prediction
Dreams scoring duo Abdul Aziz Issah and John Antwi drew a blank in the previous match, leaving their yields at four goals each. They will be looking to bail the hosts out with the support of the massive crowd at Baba Yara.
Ahmed Sayed Zizo, who has scored three goals, carries the hope of the visitors, who have seen their struggles in front of goal going from bad to worse.
Dreams come into the match as the favorites based on home advantage and motivation.
Prediction: Dreams 2-1 Zamalek SC
Dreams vs Zamalek SC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Dreams to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Dreams to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Zamalek SC to score - Yes
