Egypt vs Zimbabwe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Egypt vs Zimbabwe

Egypt host Zimbabwe in this Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash at Stade Adrar, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 22 December.

We’re delighted to snap up odds of -154 when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 Goals, with the Total Goals market affording us this value proposition. Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Zimbabwe might fall short of the line.

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Last time out, Egypt suffered a 3–0 defeat to Jordan at Al Bayt Stadium in the FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar, despite recording 63% possession and seven shots on target.

Egypt recorded a 1–0 home victory over Guinea-Bissau in their most recent World Cup qualifier, with Mohamed Hamdy scoring the winner at Cairo International Stadium.

Zimbabwe were beaten in their previous game and this was on their travels. Lesotho claimed a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Egypt had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Cairo International Stadium, the Pharaohs recorded a 1-0 home victory over Zimbabwe.

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
4	Zimbabwe	3	0	1	2	4	6	-2	4:6	1

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Confirmed Lineups

Egypt confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mohamed El Shenawy (GK), Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Hamdi, Marwan Ateya, Hamdi Fathi, Mohamed Salah, Emam Ashour, Trezeguet, Omar Marmoush.

Zimbabwe confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Washington Arubi (GK), Godknows Murwira, Munashe Garananga, Gerald Takwara, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Marvelous Nakamba, Emmanuel Jalai, Jonah Fabisch, Prince Dube, Daniel Msendami, Washington Navaya.

Egypt vs Zimbabwe Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Egypt vs Zimbabwe betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

We could be set for a low-scoring Africa Cup of Nations encounter. We will therefore bet on Under 2.5 which can be backed at an eye-catching price of -154, with defences set to be on top for the most part.

We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Africa Cup of Nations team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.

Key Egypt vs Zimbabwe stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Egypt games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Egypt games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Egypt games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Zimbabwe games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 10 of the last 14 Zimbabwe games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Zimbabwe games.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 60.6% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number closer to 70% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you want to boost your Under 2.5 Goals selection at a bigger price, then there’s an opportunity to combine this pick with BTTS No. A Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet can often make appeal.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Egypt 2 - 0 Zimbabwe

We’re taking a chance on Egypt to achieve a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +370 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Omar Marmoush Over 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Omar Marmoush (Egypt) can be wagered to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -161. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.

Latest Omar Marmoush Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+460

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

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Mohamed Salah to Score +130

Mohamed Salah (Egypt) has racked up four goals in his past five matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +130 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Mohamed Salah Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+115

First

+300

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-204

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Egypt vs Zimbabwe 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.

With an estimated 76% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -313 betting odds about Egypt triumphing in this Africa Cup of Nations clash. If you want to back the outsider, Zimbabwe are available at +1050.

Some insurance is provided if you back Egypt Asian Handicap -1.25 at -127. If they only beat Zimbabwe by a goal, you get half your stake back. A bigger margin of victory and it’s a full payout.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -227.

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Full-Time Result

1

-313

X

+360

2

+1050

Half-Time Result

1

-120

X

+135

2

+800

Double Chance

1X

-3333

12

-556

X2

+220

Draw No Bet

1

-1667

2

+600

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-127

2 Hcp +1.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+163

No

-227

There’s the chance to back Mohamed Salah at +300 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

First

+115

Anytime

+300

Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt)

First

+200

Anytime

+410

Salah Mohsen (Egypt)

First

+200

Anytime

+450

Omar Marmoush (Egypt)

First

+200

Anytime

+460

Emam Ashour (Egypt)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Trezeguet (Egypt)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" (Egypt)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Osama Faisal (Egypt)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Ibrahim Adel (Egypt)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Mostafa Fathi (Egypt)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Mahmoud Saber (Egypt)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Prince Dube (Zimbabwe)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Marwan Ateya (Egypt)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Mohamed Shehata (Egypt)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Hamdy Fathy (Egypt)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Hossam Abdelmaguid (Egypt)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Mohamed Ismail (Egypt)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Mohamed Hamdy (Egypt)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Washington Navaya (Zimbabwe)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Rami Rabia (Egypt)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Mohanad Lasheen (Egypt)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Ahmed Eid (Egypt)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Mohamed Hany (Egypt)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Yasser Ibrahim (Egypt)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Ahmed Abou El Fotouh (Egypt)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Khaled Sobhi (Egypt)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Omar Marmoush (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-111

Salah Mohsen (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Trezeguet (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-141

Emam Ashour (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-147

Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" (Egypt)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-154

Osama Faisal (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Ibrahim Adel (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-185

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-204

Mostafa Fathi (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Prince Dube (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Mahmoud Saber (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Washington Navaya (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Marwan Ateya (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Hossam Abdelmaguid (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Mohamed Ismail (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Rami Rabia (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Mohamed Hany (Egypt)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Egypt Stats

Zimbabwe Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Egypt vs Zimbabwe Lineups & Team News

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