South Sudan vs Egypt Predictions - Egypt to bounce back with a win over South Sudan

Egypt defeated South Sudan 3-0 in 2023 in the only meeting between the teams. 

South Sudan dropped points in their opening Group B AFCON qualifier against Malawi last week, losing 2-1 away from home. 

The Bright Stars had 33% possession and two shots in the match, with one attempt on target.

In March, South Sudan had no trouble in their Africa Cup of Nations preliminary round against Djibouti, winning 4-0 in the first leg before losing 1-0 in the reverse fixture. 

The Bright Stars have won one of their last five fixtures, with three defeats and two draws. They scored five goals and conceded five.

South Sudan have secured one victory in their last five home matches, with three defeats and one draw. They scored five goals and conceded ten.

South Sudan will have to improve their overall performance to beat Egypt, as they did not create many scoring opportunities in their previous game, and have been leaking too many goals at the back on home soil. 

Egypt had to settle for a point in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group B match last week, drawing 0-0 with Angola at home. 

The Pharaohs had 66% possession and 15 shots in the game, with two attempts on target.

Before that disappointing result, Egypt reached the knockout rounds at the recent 2026 World Cup. They drew 1-1 with Belgium, beat New Zealand 3-1, and drew 1-1 with Iran in the group stages before defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties in the round of 32 after the score ended 1-1 and losing 3-2 to Argentina in the round of 16.

The Pharaohs have recorded two victories in their last five fixtures, one defeat and two draws. They scored seven goals and conceded six. 

The North African team have won two of their last five away games, with one defeat and two draws. They scored seven goals and conceded six. 

Egypt misfired upfront in their previous AFCON qualifying match, but will fancy their chances of exploiting the suspect South Sudan defence to get their campaign back on track. 

Joseph Dhata scored the equaliser against Malawi last week.

South Sudan provisional squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Goalkeepers: Majak Mawith, Alberto Simon Pitia, Dario Kunyu Salah, Mayen Mayen   Defenders:Ryen Jiba, Lebib Lebib, Amanhom Khamis, Bol Mapor, Teng Kuol, Peter Maker, Rehan Anger Malong, Bangasi Justin Joseph, Atendele Mawa, Dhata Joseph, Daniel Bichok, Wani Ivan Adebo, Benjamin Laku, Cher Deng, Tang Tong Yik   Midfielders:Akoon Akuek, Emmanuel Lam Maker, Kur Kai Kur, Manyumow Achol, William Gama, David Dara Derrik, Mario Albano, Peter Sunday Makoi, Chan Peter, Stephen Abe Alfred, Tito Lukciir Madul, Sijali Ismail, Chol Peter Bentiu, Joseph Malish, Maker Marial Maker, Laat Mathiang, Chok Dau

Forwards: Alou Kuol, Juach Bol, Sebit James Ngor, Manny Aguek, Machop Chol, Godfrey Debele, William Akio, Jamu Iluya, Keer Mangar, David Vincent, Kuot Chan Anei, David Sebit Toto, Deng Simon, Awan Lual Awan

Goalkeepers: Mostafa Shobeir, Mahdi Soliman, Mohamed Alaa, Abdelaziz El-Balouty

Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Hamdy Fathy, Ahmed Fattouh, Karim Hafez

Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Ali Mahmoud, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Ziko, Haissem Hassan

Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Hamza Abdelkarim, Mohamed Salah