Senegal vs Egypt Prediction
🔥 The climax of the Africa Cup of Nations is fast approaching! The tournament is heading into the semifinal stage! One of the matchups for a spot in the final features Senegal and Egypt. It's a headline-grabbing clash, no doubt! Mohamed Salah and his squad are considered the underdogs in this upcoming encounter. But can the "Pharaohs" pull off an upset? Or will Sadio Mane's crew take the decisive step toward the trophy? Check out the prediction for this match from the Scores24 editorial team!
Head-to-Head
📊 These national teams have faced each other in official matches only three times before. Senegal have claimed victory twice, while Egypt have come out on top just once.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Senegal Team Overview
🦁 Senegal's national team currently holds a respectable 19th place in the FIFA rankings. Over the last three editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, they have reached the final twice. In 2021, the "Lions of Teranga" claimed the continental title. This year, five years on, Pape Thiaw's squad are eager to replicate that triumph.
So far, Senegal remain unbeaten in this tournament. During the group stage, they secured a 3-0 victory over Botswana, defeated Benin 3-0, and shared points with DR Congo in a 1-1 draw. In the round of 16, the "Lions of Teranga" overcame Sudan with a 3-1 win. In the quarterfinals, Mane and his teammates faced a tough challenge against Mali, ultimately prevailing 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by Iliman Ndiaye in the 27th minute.
Match Results: Senegal
Egypt Team Overview
♛ The Egypt national football team currently holds the 35th position in the official FIFA rankings. The "Pharaohs" are seven-time winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, with their last triumph coming in 2010. Their ambition to reclaim the coveted AFCON crown is as strong as that of the Senegalese!
Under the guidance of Hossam Hassan, they remain unbeaten in this tournament. In the group stage of the Africa Cup, they secured victories against Zimbabwe (2-1) and South Africa (1-0), while sharing points with Angola (0-0). In the Round of 16, the Pharaohs defeated Benin in extra time (3-1). In the quarter-finals, Egypt overcame a formidable team from Ivory Coast, winning 3-2. Omar Marmoush, Ramy Rabia, and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet for the victors.
Match Results: Egypt
Latest news
Senegal
🎙 "The quarterfinal match was challenging because we faced a very talented Mali team. They gave us a lot of trouble. But we achieved our goal! Now we're gearing up for the battle to reach the final," emphasized Senegal's head coach Pape Thiaw after the quarterfinal.
✅ Senegal have no injuries ahead of the semifinal.
Egypt
🎙 "I'm thrilled to reach the semifinals. The players gave it their all, and I'm proud of them. We knew they were the reigning champions, respected them, and devised a game plan that worked. We did make mistakes that cost us two goals, but we scored three. We'll address these shortcomings ahead of the decisive matches," said Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan after the quarterfinals.
✅ Egypt's national team faces no losses ahead of their final qualification match.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Let's focus on the scoring capabilities of both teams. Senegal have found the back of the net in 12 consecutive matches, including both official and friendly games. Meanwhile, Egypt have scored in 8 out of their last 9 Africa Cup of Nations clashes. Given the high average scoring rate of these opponents, our editorial choice is both teams to score.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Let's take a look at the corner statistics for Senegal and Egypt. At least 7 corners have been taken in 6 consecutive matches for the "Lions of Teranga" at the Africa Cup of Nations, and in 14 out of the last 16 matches for the "Pharaohs" in the AFCON. Therefore, our editorial pick is total corners over 6.5.
Editorial Prediction
Senegal approach the semi-final as favorites due to their more balanced squad. Unlike Egypt, whose success heavily relies on Salah's individual form, Senegal boast world-class leaders in every position, providing them with high stability over the years (not just in Africa, but on the international stage as well). Considering the nominal hosts have won 8 out of their last 9 matches across all competitions, it seems logical to back a Senegal victory. This is especially pertinent given Egypt's vulnerabilities in this tournament. A possible scoreline could be 2-1.
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Betting Tips: Senegal - Egypt
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