Egypt vs South Africa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Egypt vs South Africa

Egypt meet South Africa in this Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash at Stade Adrar, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Friday 26 December.

We believe that Egypt will get the better of South Africa and the Pharaohs are excellent value at -108. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

Egypt were victorious in their Africa Cup of Nations opener, beating Zimbabwe 2–1 at Stade Adrar. Hossam Hassan's team recorded an incredible 77% of possession and managed eleven shots on target, while Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah each scored one goal.

South Africa opened the tournament with a 2–1 victory over Angola at Stade de Marrakech. Bafana Bafana had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 57% possession and four shots on goal, with Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was South Africa who were victorious when they last faced Egypt. At Cairo Int'l Stadium, a 1-0 away victory was recorded.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Egypt	3	2	1	0	3	1	2	3:1	7
2	South Africa	3	2	0	1	5	4	1	5:4	6

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Confirmed Lineups

Egypt confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Mohamed El Shenawy (GK), Yasser Ibrahim, Hamdi Fathi, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Hany, Mohamed Hamdi, Zizo, Marwan Ateya, Trezeguet, Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush.

South Africa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams (GK), Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Sphephelo Sithole, Teboho Mokoena, Oswin Appollis, Thalente Mbatha, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster.

Egypt vs South Africa Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Egypt vs South Africa with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We really like Egypt at odds of -108 to win this Africa Cup of Nations game, with this bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Africa Cup of Nations form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Egypt vs South Africa stats:

• Egypt have won their last 2 games, beating Zimbabwe 2-1 and Nigeria 2-1

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 51.8% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you’re anticipating that both teams will find the net, why not check out the Egypt to win + BTTS Yes option which is available at bigger odds on the Result & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Egypt 1 - 0 South Africa

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by the Pharaohs. You can secure odds of +420 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Salah Mohsen Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Salah Mohsen (Egypt) can be wagered at -161 to not have a shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Salah Mohsen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

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Mohamed Salah to Score +200

Mohamed Salah (Egypt) has netted four goals in his past four games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +200 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Mohamed Salah Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+350

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-238

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Egypt vs South Africa Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have Egypt at -102 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 51% likely to win this Africa Cup of Nations encounter according to the latest betting odds. At +320, South Africa are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

You can choose Egypt -0.5 or South Africa +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -103 and -125. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+210

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+105

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-286

X2

-130

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-103

2 Hcp +0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-147

Mohamed Salah is priced at +350 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +150 to find the net anytime.

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

First

+150

Anytime

+350

Omar Marmoush (Egypt)

First

+220

Anytime

+480

Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Salah Mohsen (Egypt)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Lyle Foster (South Africa)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Emam Ashour (Egypt)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Trezeguet (Egypt)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" (Egypt)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Evidence Makgopa (South Africa)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Osama Faisal (Egypt)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Ibrahim Adel (Egypt)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Appollis, Oswin (South Africa) (South Africa)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Mostafa Fathi (Egypt)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Tshepang Moremi (South Africa)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Mahmoud Saber (Egypt)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Teboho Mokoena (South Africa)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Elias Mokwana (South Africa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Marwan Ateya (Egypt)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Mohau Nkota (South Africa)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Hamdy Fathy (Egypt)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Sipho Mbule (South Africa)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Hossam Abdelmaguid (Egypt)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Mohamed Hamdy (Egypt)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Mohamed Shehata (Egypt)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Mohamed Hany (Egypt)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Mohamed Ismail (Egypt)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Rami Rabia (Egypt)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Mohanad Lasheen (Egypt)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Omar Marmoush (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+140

Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-133

Salah Mohsen (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Emam Ashour (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-175

Trezeguet (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Lyle Foster (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-175

Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-175

Osama Faisal (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Ibrahim Adel (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-217

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-238

Mostafa Fathi (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-222

Evidence Makgopa (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Mahmoud Saber (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-345

Appollis, Oswin (South Africa) (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Tshepang Moremi (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-385

Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Elias Mokwana (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Marwan Ateya (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Teboho Mokoena (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-500

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Egypt Stats

South Africa Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

Egypt vs South Africa Lineups & Team News

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