Egypt vs South Africa Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Egypt vs South Africa Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: 26 December, 2025 | Stade d'Agadir | Africa Cup of Nations | 15:00 GMT

Two countries that claimed victory in their opening AFCON matches go face-to-face with top spot in Group B up for grabs.

Key Betting Tip: South Africa Double Chance (Win or Draw) at 1.80 Odds

Egypt vs South Africa Predicted Lineups

Egypt: (4-2-3-1) El Shenawy, Hany, Ibrahim, Abdelmaguid, El Fotouh, Fathi, Ateya, Trezeguet, Mohamed, Salah, Marmoush

South Africa: (4-2-3-1) Williams, Modiba, Mbokazi, Ngezana, Mudau, Sithole, Mokoena, Appollis, Mbule, Moremi, Foster

Egypt vs South Africa Form Analysis

Egypt Last Five Matches

Egypt 2-1 Zimbabwe Egypt 2-1 Nigeria Egypt 0-3 Jordan UAE 1-1 Egypt Egypt 1-1 Kuwait

South Africa Last Five Matches

South Africa 2-1 Angola South Africa 1-0 Ghana South Africa 3-1 Zambia South Africa 3-0 Rwanda Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa

Egypt will know they have a tough task on their hands to get the better of South Africa who are unbeaten in their last 11 matches. That is not the only thing going against them. A quick look at the head-to-head record suggests that South Africa hold the psychological advantage coming into this matchup.

09 Mar 2025 // Egypt 1-3 South Africa 06 Jul 2019 // Egypt 0-1 South Africa

Egypt vs South Africa Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 46.70% confidence in a South Africa victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Egypt vs South Africa Key Betting Tip

Football Park's Best Bet: South Africa Double Chance (Win or Draw) @ 1.80 Odds - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a South Africa Win (Double Chance) in this fixture. Their superior form and head-to-head record justifies confidence in this selection.

Egypt vs South Africa Key Players to Watch

Omar Marmoush (Egypt) The Manchester City forward has had his fair share of time on the touchline for The Citizens this season. A combination of injury woes and the remarkable form of Erling Haaland. Marmoush showed his quality having scored for his country in their opening AFCON fixture and will be raring to prove a point again here.

Lyle Foster (South Africa) The Burnley striker also got off the mark in this competition with the winning goal against Angola. Foster will be hoping to put the domestic woes behind him and add to the tally for his country.

Egypt vs South Africa Match Details

Referee: Information regarding the officials for this fixture is currently unavailable.

Stadium Information: Stade d'Agadir (Capacity 45,480) - The home of Moroccan local football team, Hassania Agadir.

Broadcast: Channel 4 app / 4seven