Saudi Arabia vs Egypt Predictions & Tips - International Friendly Draw Has Value
The upcoming match between Saudi Arabia and Egypt promises an interesting clash as both teams have shown inconsistent form recently. Saudi Arabia has struggled, being winless in their last three matches, while Egypt has rarely managed to secure a victory. With Mohamed Salah absent, Egypt may face challenges, but their head-to-head history shows a slight edge over Saudi Arabia. Both teams seem evenly matched, making a draw the most likely outcome. Predicted lineups indicate tactical preparations despite recent injuries.
- Saudi Arabia have struggled for momentum recently
- Egypt have won once in their last 5 matches
- These inconsistent sides can draw in this international friendly
Saudi Arabia vs Egypt Preview
Saudi Arabia have been unthreatening in recent matches and struggle for goals. Egypt will be without key player Mohamed Salah on Friday and the patchy Pharaohs can draw against the Green Falcons.
- Saudi Arabia vs Egypt Preview
- Key Stats - Saudi Arabia Winless in 3
- H2H
- Saudi Arabia Lacking Momentum
- Egypt Rarely Win
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Key Stats - Saudi Arabia Winless in 3
- Saudi Arabia are winless in their last 3 matches.
- Saudi Arabia are unbeaten in 2 of their last 3 games against Egypt.
- Egypt are winless in their last 2 games.
H2H
Egypt have a 4-2 advantage against Saudi Arabia, alongside one draw.
Saudi Arabia Lacking Momentum
Saudi Arabia are inconsistent and have won just two of their previous six matches in all competitions.
The Green Falcons lost 2-0 against Algeria in their most recent friendly match in November. They followed that result with consecutive Arab Cup wins against Oman 2-1 and Comoros 3-1 before losing 1-0 to Morocco.
Herve Renard’s side then drew 1-1 with Palestine in the quarter-finals, eventually progressing following Mohamed Kanno’s late winner.
Saudi Arabia were eliminated at the Arab Cup semi-final stage after a 1-0 defeat to Jordan. The Green Falcons had 0.95 XG, one shot on target and conceded in the final 25 minutes.
Egypt Rarely Win
Hossam Hassan’s Egypt started their 2025/26 AFCON in good form and beat Zimbabwe 2-1 and South Africa 1-0.
The Pharaohs' form dropped off as the tournament progressed and ended their group stage with a 0-0 draw with Angola. Egypt also drew 1-1 against Benin in the knockout play-offs before winning in extra time.
Hassan’s side then won their quarter-final match against the Ivory Coast 3-2 and lost 1-0 to Senegal in the semi-final. Egypt had -1 XG and attempted just nine total shots across both matches.
Their AFCON campaign ended with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria in the third-place play-off. Egypt had 0.29 XG, one shot on target and lost in extra time.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Saudi Arabia (4-2-3-1): Nawaf Al-Aqidi; Ali Lajami, Abdul-Ilah Al-Amri, Hassan Kadash, Saud Abdul-Hamid; Mohammed Kanno, Murad Al-Hawsawi, Musab Al-Juwair; Turki Al-Ammar, Khaled Al-Ghannam, Firas Al-Buraikan
Goalkeeeprs: Ahmed Alkassar, Mohammed Alyami, Nawaf Alaqidi
Defenders: Abdulelah Alamri, Ali Lajami, Ali Marjrashi, Hassan Kadish, Moteb Alharbi, Muteb Almufarrij, Rayane Hamidou, Saud Abdulhamid
Midfielders: Abdullah Alkhaibari, Aiman Yahya, Khalid Alghannam, Mohamed Kanno, Musab Aljuwayr, Salman Alfaraj, Sultan Mandash, Turki Alammar, Ziyad Aljohani
Forwards: Abdullah Alhamddan, Feras Albrikan, Saleh Alshehri
Defender Hassan Tambakti withdrew from the Saudi Arabia squad due to injury. He was replaced by Ali Lajami.
Egypt (4-3-3): Mohamed El Shenawy; Mohamed Hany, Ramy Rabia, Hossam Abdel-Maguid, Ahmed Fatouh; Marwan Attia, Hamdi Fathi, Emam Ashour; Mahmoud Hassan, Omar Marmoush, Haitham Hassan
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El Mahdi Soliman, Mohamed Alaa
Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Khaled Sobhi, Ahmed Fatouh, Ahmed Nabil
Midfielders: Hamdy Fathy, Marwan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Ahmed Sayed, Emam Ashour, Mahmoud Hassan, Ibarhim Adel, Haissam Hassan, Islam Eissa
Forwards: Mostafa Mohamed, Nasser Mansi, Omar Marmoush
Forward Mohamed Salah has not been selected due to injury.
Hossam Hassan spoke of Salah’s importance to the Egypt national team ahead of the Saudi Arabia game and said, “Mohamed is crucial to our style of play. His absence does not diminish his importance.
“He is a leader both on and off the field, and we are looking forward to his return to keep building our team around him.”
Verdict
Saudi Arabia and Egypt are in similar, unconvincing form. These well-matched teams will want to tighten up after recent results and an international friendly draw is the best bet.
Draw
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