Zamalek SC 1, Pyramids 0

CAIRO (Interstat) — In a tense Cairo derby that defied pregame projections, Zamalek SC edged Pyramids FC 1-0 on Sunday in Egyptian Premier League play at 30 June Air Defence Stadium. The solitary goal, arriving in the second half, tightened the league title race and handed Pyramids a rare home defeat. The match, a pivotal clash between two of the league’s top sides, was statistically forecast to favor the hosts. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system gave Pyramids a 66.5% probability of victory. Instead, Zamalek’s organized defense and a moment of decisive quality… Read more...