The much-anticipated Egypt Premier League game between Zamalek and El Dakhleya will kick off on Monday, December 18 at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo. Set to begin at 15:00 UTC, spectators can expect partly cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The last time these two rivals met in May this year, the game resulted in a draw of 1-1, ensuring fans are looking forward to a heated encounter this Monday.

Zamalek is riding high on a wave of success, having won 4 of their last 5 matches and possessing a goal-scoring prowess of 9 goals in the same period. Sitting comfortably in 10th place on the standings, they have accrued 11 points in 7 matches, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. With a healthy squad, their star striker Zizo is ready to fuel their ambitions further as he already stands at 4 goals in 9 home games this season, showing he is as reliable as ever at home.

El Dakhleya have had a difficult run of form on the road, having won just one match, drawn three times and lost four out of the last five away games. This has been further compounded by an unimpressive goal scoring record, merely managing to find the back of the net once in their travels. Currently lying in 15th place, El Dakhleya have captured 6 points from 8 games through 1 win, 3 draws and 4 losses. When pitted against equal opponents this season, El Dakhleya have been resilient, not losing any of the said fixtures, but also unable to muster any wins. Goalkeeper Mahmoud El Zonfoly has been a figure of reliability in the past few matches, keeping three clean sheets for his team. The defensive unit have achieved the same feat over the course of eight games, and will be keen to repeat this at their next fixture.

At present, recent matches between Zamalek and El Dakhleya have yielded an average of 2.33 goals in 3 competitive meetings. Nevertheless, over the course of 15 fixtures, Zamalek have asserted their dominance with an impressive record of 11 wins and 4 draws against El Dakhleya who have yet to secure a win.

The highly anticipated matchup between local Cairo teams Zamalek and El Dakhleya is sure to be an exciting soccer experience. With two talented teams known for their strong rivalries, it promises to be a heated match between competitors. Don't miss the chance to see two of Cairo's finest soccer clubs go head-to-head on the pitch - the action is sure to be thrilling!