After surviving Zimbabwe in their opener (2-1), Egypt aim to overtake South Africa in top position in Group B. Given the number of high-profile players in Hossam Hassan’s team, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The Pharaohs came from behind to beat the Warriors in the opening match of their 2025 AFCON campaign, with Mohamed Salah scoring a late winner. Egypt has no fewer than 35 goal attempts against Zimbabwe and their expected goals of 2.93 are surely fueling fans with optimism ahead of Friday’s clash. Hossam Hassan has no fresh injury worries.
South Africa, on the other hand, proved their worth in a 2-1 win over Angola, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Omar Marmoush and Co. Even though Bafana Bafana are undefeated in the previous six meetings with Egypt, we are not tempted to bet on the underdogs as the Pharaohs impressed in their Group B opener. Both Modiba and Sithole should be cautious after picking up yellow cards against Angola.
With 80% of their previous 10 meetings in all competitions featuring two or fewer goals, Under 2.5 goals is our main betting tip for the Group B derby, with additional value on Home Win and Mo Salah to Score or Assist.
This Africa Cup of Nations 2025 match will be played on Friday 26 December 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Egypt vs South Africa prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Egypt 1 - 0 South Africa
Egypt vs South Africa Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah @ 140 Odds
- To be booked: Sphephelo Sithole @ 250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferEgypt Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddlww | 1.80 |
| Home | ddlww | 2.00 |
| Away | wld | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.43 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.43 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 29% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 14% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.53 | 1.63 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.82 | 0.81 | 0.83 |
South Africa Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwww | 2.00 |
| Home | ddwww | 2.33 |
| Away | ddwd | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 3.50 | 1.25 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.33 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 1.17 | 0.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.18 | 1.57 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.02 | 1.00 | 1.05 |
Egypt vs South Africa Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Egypt (0%)
3 Matches
South Africa (100%)
