Egypt vs Ivory Coast Predictions - Diallo to send Egypt packing at AFCON

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 08 Jan 2026

John Eastwood 08 Jan 2026

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Egypt has struggled to impress at AFCON despite a talented squad.
Ivory Coast, led by Amad Diallo, is in great form this tournament.
Head-to-head shows Egypt with a slight edge but Ivory Coast formidable.

Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo has scored three goals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Getty)

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Egypt vs Ivory Coast Predictions

Egypt have a quality side but they have not been good at the Africa Cup of Nations thus far. While they can turn it on at any time, I find it difficult to look past the Amad Diallo inspired Ivory Coast.

Egypt vs Ivory Coast Predictions
Head to Head
Egypt Form
Egypt Predicted Lineup & News
Amad Diallo Form
Ivory Coast Predicted Lineup & News

Head to Head

This contest does not get much closer. In 21 matches, Egypt have won eight, Ivory Coast six with seven draws.

Egypt Form

Egypt have been below their best at the Africa Cup of Nations but remain undefeated. They fell behind against Zimbabwe before Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah scored to secure a 2-1 win.

Salah scored again to give the Pharaohs the lead against South Africa. Mohamed Hany was sent off before half-time but they held on to secure a 1-0 victory.

Hossam Hassan’s side ended the group stage with a 0-0 draw against Angola. They registered just two shots on target and 0.62 xG, the point enough to earn top spot in Group B.

Egypt were taken all the way against Benin in the Round of 16. Their superior quality shined through in extra time, Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed Salah scoring to make it 3-1.

Egypt Predicted Lineup & News

Egypt (4-3-3) Mohamed El Shenawy; Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia, Ahmed Abou El Fotouh; Emam Ashour, Hamdy Fathy, Emam Ashour; Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Mahmoud Trezeguet

Marwan Attia is suspended here with Emam Ashour a chance to start in midfield. Mohanad Lasheen suffered a rib contusion against Angola and remains doubtful.

Mohamed Hamdy suffered an ACL rupture against Benin with Ahmed Abou El Fotouh to start at left-back.

Amad Diallo Form

Ivory Coast came to the Africa Cup of Nations after an impressive World Cup qualifying campaign. They have continued that form, Amad Diallo scoring in a dominant 1-0 win over Mozambique.

Diallo scored against Cameroon but they were pegged back, Ghislain Konan’s own goal resulting in a 1-1 draw. Emerse Fae’s side were 2-0 down against Gabon, Jean-Philippe Krasso getting a goal back before late strikes to Evann Guessand and Bazoumana Toure secured a 3-2 victory.

The Elephants outclassed Burkina Faso in the Round of 16, winning 3-0 in Marrakesh to confirm their title credentials. Diallo scored and assisted Yan Diomande to continue his impressive form, Toure coming off the bench to bag another late goal.

Ivory Coast Predicted Lineup & News

Burkina Faso (4-3-3) Yahia Fofana, Guela Doue, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Ghislain Konan; Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, Seko Fofana; Amad Diallo, Evann Guessand, Yan Diomande

Christ Inao Oulai is suspended here with Seko Fofana to start in midfield.

Verdict

Egypt v Ivory Coast

Amad Diallo has been in fantastic form Ivory Coast who are the defending Africa Cup of Nations champions. Egypt have not been impressing at the tournament, Diallo and the Elephants to capitalise in Agadir.