Sibongiseni’s picks

It is not every day you look at the Egyptian Premier League log and see that Zamalek has opened a 14-point gap on bitter rivals Al Ahly.

But that is the situation right now as the Caf Champions League finalists find themselves in unfamiliar territory – they are second from the bottom with just 11 points.

But Ahly have played five less games than leaders Zamalek, who have 26 points.

This makes tonight’s match against El Dakhleya a must-win for Zamalek, who have to ensure they continue collecting points so when Ahly start their catch-up run, they are not vulnerable.

El Dakhleya should not be too much trouble for Zamalek, but football can be a funny game and unbelievable things happen. I give this one to Zamalek. Pool name: S6 V3 P1 M1: Al Wasl v Al Ahly SC. Wasl to edge Ahly Tip: Wasl win = 1 M2: Zamalek v El Dakhleya. Previewed above Tip: Zamalek win = 1 M3: Marienlyst v Brondby. No winner. Tip: Draw = 2 M4: AFC Eskilstuna v Brommapojkarna. No winner. Tip: Draw = 2 M5: Lunds BK v Malmo FF. Malmo to eke out a win Tip: Malmo win = 3 M6: Dibba Al Fujairah v Al Sharja. Home win for Dibba

Tip: Dibba win = 1