Ass Derb Sultan vs Zamalek Prediction 25 September 2026
⭐️ The Club World Handball Championship in Cairo kicks off with Group A action as local giants Zamalek take on Moroccan side Montada Derb Sultan. The match will be played indoors, with the deafening roar of home supporters giving the Egyptians an immediate edge. Drawn in the same group as Barcelona, both African teams are fully aware of how much is at stake in this head-to-head clash. Zamalek enter the contest as clear favourites and are determined to put on another show of strength. Meanwhile, the Moroccan outfit will need to deliver their absolute best to withstand the early onslaught from the hosts.
Head-to-head statistics Ass Derb Sultan - Zamalek

Montada Derb Sultan Team Overview
The Moroccan club secured their spot at the world stage as reigning holders of the national Throne Cup. This side are adept at launching swift counterattacks, capitalizing on the explosive pace of their wide players. However, they struggle significantly when defending in their own half. Their main vulnerability lies in positional defense, which tends to unravel under sustained pressure from physically imposing backcourts. Against powerfully built opponents, the defensive block of Montada Derb Sultan quickly loses its shape and concedes in bunches. The lack of regular competition against world-class teams remains the major drawback for the Moroccans at this level.
Match Results: Montada Derb Sultan

Zamalek Team Overview
The Egyptian club enter the tournament in outstanding form, having demolished Los Angeles 40-17 in the qualifiers. They play a dynamic and high-tempo brand of handball, scoring efficiently from distance, the wings, and on fast breaks alike. The goalkeeping duo of Hesham Elsobky and Youssef Salama have been outstanding, stopping over half of all shots faced and consistently launching their teammates into quick transitions. In attack, Belal Massoud and Abdelrahman Ali set the tone, converting the majority of their chances with confidence. On their home court, Zamalek are used to dictating the tempo and overpowering opponents with their physical superiority.
Match Results: Zamalek
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The Egyptian powerhouse returns to their home court in Cairo, eager to put on another dominant display for their fans. In their previous outing against the Americans, Zamalek cruised to 40 goals, showcasing blistering pace in transition. Montada Derb Sultan’s defensive unit has looked particularly vulnerable, consistently struggling to cope with the physicality of top-tier opposition. With attacking leaders like Belal Massoud and Abdelrahman Ali, the Egyptians are poised to exploit the visitors’ shaky backline. Backed by the home crowd, Zamalek are likely to set a high tempo from the start and should have little trouble surpassing the 33-goal mark. Our pick: Zamalek individual total over 32.5 points.