All eyes will be on Lumen Field when Egypt and Iran square off in a crucial Group G showdown. Egypt have already secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages, but the Pharaohs will be eager to finish top of the group after an impressive start to the tournament. Egypt showed great character in their 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand, with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah finally opening his account at the 2026 World Cup. Omar Marmoush also continues to be a key figure in attack, while the Egyptians have looked well organized defensively throughout the competition. The only concern for coach Hossam Hassan is midfielder Hamdi Fathy, who is doubtful after picking up a knock in the previous match.
Iran, meanwhile, produced an excellent defensive display to hold Belgium to a goalless draw. Amir Ghalenoei’s men have now collected four points from their opening two games and know that another positive result could be enough to secure progression to the knockout stages. With no fresh injury concerns and qualification within touching distance, Iran are expected to adopt a cautious approach. Given what is at stake, a tight and tactical affair is on the cards. Egypt have the greater attacking quality, but Iran's defensive discipline could prove decisive in a match where neither side will want to take unnecessary risks.
As both teams would likely be satisfied with a point, we are tempted to place our bets on Draw, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Half-Time Draw.
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 04:00.
What is our Egypt vs Iran prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Egypt 1 - 1 Iran
Egypt vs Iran Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 105 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -2000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Saeid Ezatolahi @ 275 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Iran +0.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Iran +1 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 150 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 333 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Egypt - No @ -175 Odds
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View OfferEgypt Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwldwdwldw | 1.80 |
| Home | wwdw | 2.50 |
| Away | lwdldw | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.75 | 0.83 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.12 | 1.05 | 1.17 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.07 | 1.68 |
Iran Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwddlwwwdd | 1.60 |
| Home | wlwwwd | 2.17 |
| Away | lddd | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 3.33 | 0.75 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.50 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.03 | 1.10 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.09 | 1.63 |
Egypt vs Iran Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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