Senegal vs Egypt Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Jan 2026
Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Senegal vs Egypt
Senegal square off against Egypt in this Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at Stade Ibn-Batouta, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Wednesday 14 January.
There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Senegal record a victory and the Lions of Teranga are priced at +110 to beat Egypt. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.
Senegal edged past Mali 1–0 in their quarter-final at Stade Ibn-Batouta. Pape Thiaw's men recorded eight shots on target and boasted 65% possession, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring the winning goal in the 27th minute.
Egypt claimed a 3–2 victory over Ivory Coast in their quarter-final at Stade Adrar. The Pharaohs had just 29% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Omar Marmoush, Rami Rabia and Mohamed Salah all on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Senegal beat Egypt at home when the teams last met. It was a penalty shootout Africa World Cup Qualification win (1-0 AET). The previous 3 H2H matches have featured one Senegal win, one Egypt victory and a draw.
| 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 |
| 1 |  Senegal |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7:1 | 7 |
4 wins and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 8.6 shots on goal and 16.4 attempts. Senegal have had 63.0% possession, 509.6 passes and 6.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.4 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 6.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.4 corners.
The three top scorers are Pape Gueye, Cherif Ndiaye and Nicolas Jackson, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Sadio Mane is the leading assists maker on 3.
Egypt have 4 victories and 1 draw, with an average of 1.8 goals from 13.2 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. Hossam Hassan's team average 49.4% possession, 461.4 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while conceding 0.8 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.
Mohamed Salah has landed 4 goals, Omar Marmoush 2, with Rami Rabia and two others scoring 1. Emam Ashour has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 5 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Senegal confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Edouard Mendy (GK), Krepin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Malick Diouf, Habib Diarra, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mane.
Egypt confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Mohamed El Shenawy (GK), Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Hany, Marwan Ateya, Hamdi Fathi, Ahmed Abou El Fotouh, Emam Ashour, Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush.
Senegal vs Egypt Prediction & Betting Tips
This Senegal vs Egypt betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
We are big fans of Senegal at a price of +110 to win this Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, with this wager making plenty of appeal. A nice return could be on the cards and we think a victory is within their grasp.
Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Africa Cup of Nations stats before coming up with a verdict.
Key Senegal vs Egypt stats:
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 47.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 50-55%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
If you expect Senegal to win but also concede at least once, then it stands to reason that the Result + BTTS Yes selection provides a nice betting option at a bigger price.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Egypt
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Lions of Teranga to win 1-0. The odds of +390 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Omar Marmoush (Egypt) can be wagered at -147 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.
Habib Diallo (Senegal) has netted two goals in his past five games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +300 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Senegal to claim a victory, No on the BTTS market accompanied by Omar Marmoush (Egypt) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Senegal vs Egypt 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 a roughly 50% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -100 betting odds for Senegal winning this Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. Egypt are the underdogs at +350 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Senegal needing to win at -110 for your bet to be successful. Egypt +0.5 at -128 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -156.
If you’re betting on Africa Cup of Nations games, we recommend heading to the best football betting sites and scanning through the hundreds of markets. There’s a chance to bet pre-match and In-Play.
The First Goalscorer favourite is Nicolas Jackson at +420. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Senegal Stats
Egypt Stats
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 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
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 6.33 corners awarded and 2.67 corners against in the last 3 home matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 0 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 3 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 63.00% possession in the last 5 matches
- An average of 66.33% possession in the last 3 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 5 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 home matches
Senegal vs Egypt Lineups & Team News
Always review the Senegal vs Egypt team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Africa Cup of Nations as well as the latest injury reports.
Senegal Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Egypt Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Senegal Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Egypt Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Senegal Substitutes
- 1Yehvann Diouf
- 2Mamadou Sarr
- 4Abdoulaye Seck
- 6Pathe Ciss
- 8Lamine Camara
- 9Boulaye Dia
- 12Cherif Ndiaye
- 14Ismail Jakobs
- 17Pape Sarr
- 18Ismaila Sarr
- 20H. Mouhamadou Diallo
- 21Cheikh Sabaly
- 23Mory Diaw
- 24Antoine Mendy
- 27Ibrahim Mbaye
Egypt Substitutes
- 1Ahmed El Shenawy
- 2Khaled Sobhi
- 7Trezeguet
- 9Salah Mohsen
- 11Mostafa Mohamed
- 15Mohamed Shehata
- 17Mohanad Lasheen
- 18Mostafa Fathi
- 20Ibrahim Adel
- 21Osama Faisal
- 24Ahmed Eid
- 25Zizo
- 26M. Ahmed Shobeir
- 27Mahmoud Saber
- 28Mohamed Ismail
Previous Senegal Lineups
Previous Egypt Lineups
Senegal Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pape Thiaw
Egypt Player Stats & Squad
Africa Cup of Nations Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 0 |
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