Egypt vs South Africa Betting Tips & Live Stream - South Africa backed to get a point against Egypt in AFCON
Egypt and South Africa have both begun their AFCON competitions with victories, setting up an exciting encounter between these two teams. Despite Egypt's strong form, including qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, they face a South African side led by coach Hugo Broos, who are unbeaten in 23 matches. Notably, Egypt has not won in their last six encounters against Bafana Bafana, which has a distinct advantage overall. A fierce contest is anticipated, with predictions pointing towards a 1-1 draw.
- Egypt opens AFCON with a win but struggles historically against South Africa.
- South Africa undefeated in 23 matches under coach Hugo Broos.
- Predicted draw with both teams expected to score, suggesting a 1-1 outcome.
Egypt and South Africa both got their AFCON campaigns off to winning starts. While Egypt are favourites, Bafana Bafana have a good record against them. I am backing a 1-1 draw.
- Key Stats - Egypt Winless in Six against Bafana
- South Africa Hold the Edge on Egypt
- Pharaohs’ in Fine Form
- Bafana Unbeaten in 23 under Broos
- Egypt vs South Africa Predicted Lineups & Team News
Key Stats - Egypt Winless in Six against Bafana
- Egypt have seen BTTS Yes in 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Egypt are winless in 6 matches vs South Africa.
- South Africa are undefeated in 23 matches (excludes B squad internationals).
- South Africa have drawn 2 of their last 4 competitive matches.
South Africa Hold the Edge on Egypt
In 10 matches since 1996, South Africa have won five and Egypt three along with two draws. Egypt have not won in their last six games against Bafana Bafana.
Pharaohs’ in Fine Form
Egypt are in very strong form. They qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the USA and won their AFCON opener.
In November, they lost 2-0 in a friendly to Uzbekistan and drew 1-1 with Cape Verde in another friendly. Prior to this tournament, they beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly clash.
The Pharaohs beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their opener. After falling behind, they put up 35 shots and eight big chances as Mo Salah scored an injury-time winner.
Bafana Unbeaten in 23 under Broos
South Africa are unbeaten in 23 matches under veteran Belgian coach Hugo Broos. This excludes regional tournaments or B-squad internationals.
In September’s World Cup qualifiers, Bafana Bafana beat Lesotho 3-0 and drew 1-1 at home vs Nigeria. After drawing 0-0 vs Zimbabwe, they beat Rwanda 3-0 to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bafana Bafana have since beaten Zambia 3-1 and Ghana’s B side 1-0 in two friendlies. They beat Angola 2-1 in their AFCON opener as Lyle Foster scored a 79th-minute winner.
Egypt vs South Africa Predicted Lineups & Team News
Egypt (4-5-1): Elshenawy; Hany, Ibrahim, Abdelmaguid, Hamdi; Attia, Fathy; Salah, Marmoush, Trezeguet; Mostafa Mohamed.
The Egyptians are set to use Man City’s Omar Marmoush as a central attacker. Left back Mohamed Hamdi should shake off a knock to start this match.
Legendary coach Hossam Hassan brought on striker Mostafa Mohamed after 34 minutes vs Zimbabwe. He assisted the winner and could be rewarded with a start.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Ahmed El Shenawy (Pyramids), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), Mohamed Sobhy (Zamalek).
Defenders: Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Ahmed Eid (Al Masry), Ramy Rabia (Al Ain), Khaled Sobhi (Al Masry), Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly), Mohamed Ismail (Zamalek), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Mohamed Hamdy (Pyramids), Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek).
Midfielders: Marwan Attia (Al Ahly), Hamdi Fathy (Al Wakrah), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids), Mahmoud Saber (Zed), Mohamed Shehata (Zamalek), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Zizo (Al Ahly), Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (Al Jazira), Mostafa Fathi (Pyramids).
Forwards: Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes), Salah Mohsen (Al Masry), Osama Faisal (Al Ahly Bank).
South Africa (4-5-1): Williams; Mudau, Ngezana, Mbokazi, Modiba; Sithole, Mokoena; Appollis, Mbule, Moremi; Foster.
Coach Hugo Broos is not expected to make many changes. Tshepang Moremi was outstanding from the bench against Angola down the left wing.
He is set to come into the starting XI in place of Mohau Nkota. No other alterations are expected.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns).
Defenders: Samukele Kabini (Molde), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Siyabonga Ngezana (Steaua Bucharest), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Tylon Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
Midfielders: Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalenthe Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela), Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates).
Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq).
Verdict
I see both sides scoring one or more goals. The match is backed to end in a draw.
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