Post-match stats: Zamalek edge Belouizdad as key numbers highlight clinical edge

Zamalek’s 1-0 win over CR Belouizdad in the first leg of the semi final of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup was defined by efficiency, with the Egyptian side making the most of limited chances despite being outshot by the hosts.

The post-match statistics underline Belouizdad’s frustration, as they recorded the most shots in a Confederation Cup knockout game this season without scoring.

Zamalek, meanwhile, continued their impressive defensive run, extending a sequence of matches in which they have consistently limited opponents’ scoring opportunities.

The numbers also reflect the visitors’ growing momentum in the competition, securing back-to-back wins while maintaining a crucial advantage ahead of the return leg.

Below are the statistics and key information of the match:

●      Zamalek have lost just one of their last nine CAF Confederations Cup games (W5 D3) and have won consecutive games in the competition for the first time since January 2025 in last season’s group stages.

●      Belouizdad suffered defeat for the first time in seven CAF Confederations Cup games (W4 D2), since losing 4-1 to Otôho d'Oyo in this season’s group stage.

●      Belouizdad had 13 shots but failed to score - it was the most by a team in a CAF Confederation Cup knockout match without finding the net this season.

●      Zamalek have now gone 15 consecutive CAF Confederation Cup matches without conceding more than one goal, keeping six clean sheets in this run.

●      Belouizdad’s Younes Ouassa had more shots than any other player tonight, with his four attempts as many as Zamalek had as a team. His four touches in the opposition box were all four of his shots.

●      Zamalek’s Juan Alvina has scored two goals in the CAF Confederation Cup this season, with both of his goals coming in victories: the first goal in a 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs in February and the winner tonight.