Egypt vs South Africa Predictions - Bafana to draw with Pharaohs in Cairo
Egypt and South Africa meet in Cairo for a closely-contested match, both missing important players like Mo Salah and several South African starters due to injury. Recent form and head-to-head stats are very even, with Egypt drawing three of their last five and South Africa unbeaten in six of their last seven versus Egypt. Both sides have shown solid defense and the ability to score, making a score draw the likeliest result. Expect a tight match as both coaches rotate squads and adjust for absences.
- Both teams missing key players; Mo Salah out for Egypt.
- Egypt and South Africa both in solid recent form, favoring a draw.
- Score draw predicted, with both teams likely to score.
Egypt and South Africa to play out a draw in Cairo on Sunday (Getty Images).
Egypt vs South Africa Predictions
A tight match awaits in Cairo. Both teams are missing key players so I see this ending in a score draw.
- Egypt have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Egypt have seen BTTS Yes in 6 of their last 8 matches
- South Africa are undefeated in 6 of their last 7 matches vs Egypt.
- South Africa have drawn 4 of their last 9 matches.
Head to Head
South Africa hold a 5-4 lead over 11 clashes with two draws. Egypt have won just once in the last seven clashes between the nations.
The last meeting ended 1-0 to Egypt in December 2025 as they faced off in the 2025 African Cup of Nations.
Egypt Form
Egypt reached the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World. They’ve taken four points from two AFCON qualifiers during this extended FIFA break.
After a 1-1 draw with Belgium, Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in their second World Cup group match. A 1-1 draw against Iran in their final fixture sealed second place.
After beating Australia on penalties, a controversial last-16 tie ended in a 3-2 loss to Argentina. They’ve since drawn 0-0 at home to Angola before a 5-0 win over South Sudan despite Mo Salah being left out due to the artificial pitch.
Egypt Injuries & Team News
Coach Hossam Hassan is set to play his best available XI. Mo Salah will not feature and neither will Nice defender Mohamed Abdelmonem.
Veteran Mohamed El Shenawy and defender Yasser Ibrahim were dropped from the World Cup squad. Veteran winger Trézéguet has also not been selected for this international break.
Goalkeepers: Mostafa Shobeir, El Mahdy Soliman, Mohamed Alaa, Abdel Aziz El Balouti
Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Hamdy Fathy, Ahmed Fattouh, Karim Hafez
Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Mohand Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Ali Mahmoud, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Ziko, Haissem Hassan
Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Hamza Abdelkarim, Mohamed Salah
South Africa Form
Bafana Bafana tasted victory just once in their final nine matches under Hugo Broos. Under new coach Pitso Mosimane, it’s two wins in two matches.
They made it to the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup. After losing 2-0 to Mexico, South Africa drew 1-1 with Czechia. A 1-0 win over South Korea sealed a place in the knockout rounds.
A late 1-0 defeat to Canada ended their World Cup journey. Under their new coach, a 2-1 win vs Guinea preceded a 5-0 win over Eritrea in two AFCON qualifiers in the last eight days.
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Coach Pitso Mosimane is set to ring the changes for this match. Sipho Chaine is set to start in goal and Lebone Seema may make his full debut at centre back.
Aubrey Modiba is injured at left. Teboho Mokoena and Bathusi Aubaas both picked up injuries during this FIFA break and are ruled out.
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss
Defenders: Aubrey Modiba, Samukele Kabini, Fawaaz Basadien, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Olwethu Makhanya, Khulumani Ndamane, Ime Okon, Lebone Seema, Nkosinathi Sibisi
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Bathusi Aubaas, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Themba Zwane
Forwards: Iqraam Rayners, Yanela Mbuthuma, Cassius Mailula, Oswin Appollis, Puso Dithejane, Tashreeq Matthews, Relebohile Mofokeng, Thapelo Maseko, Luther Singh, Shandre Campbell
Verdict
I see both sides scoring in a stalemate.
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