Botswana vs Egypt Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

The Pharaohs lead Group C with a better goal difference over Mauritania.

After a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mauritania in the opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers game, Botswana will be ever so motivated to get back to winning ways. The Southern African nation are currently placed third in Group C. They will face off against seven-time title holders up next. The Zebras are eyeing to bring an end to their 12-year wait of featuring at Africa’s premier championship.

Egypt on the other hand have enjoyed a lot of success so far this year. The Pharaohs come into this game on the back of a dominating 3-0 win over Cape Verde in their opening fixture. The seven-time AFCON champions have lost just two out of ten games in 2024. They are undoubtedly the favourites to win their group and confirm their place in the championship.

Kick Off

Tuesday, September 10 at 1:00 PM GMT, 6:30 PM IST

Venue: Francistown Stadium, Botswana

Form

Botswana (in all competitions): L-L-D-D-W

Egypt (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-W

Players to watch 

Gape Mohutsiwa (Botswana)

The central defensive midfielder put up a really good performance in the first game against Mauritania. Gape Mohutsiwa’s performace was among the few positives to take for Botswana. He was equally important both in attack and defence.

While he created some problems for the opposition in the attacking third, he often tracked back to help out his teammates. The player also had a shot on target.

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Salah has come into the international break on the back of a great start in the Premier League. The Liverpool forward put together three goals and assists each in as many games in the English top flight. The 32-year-old is known for his pace, finishing and game-reading abilities. He is Egypt’s second-highest goalscorer with 57 strikes to his name, including two against Botswana.

Match facts

• Botswana have failed to score in 11 of their last 20 matches
• Botswana have failed to win any of their last three home matches
• Egypt are undefeated in their last five away games

Botswana vs Egypt: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Visitors to win – 1/ 2 by Skybet
• Tip 2: The Pharaohs to keep a clean sheet – 8/15 by UNIBET
• Tip 3: The Pharaohs to score in both halves – 2/1 by BetUK

Injury & Team News

Egypt might miss the services of Rabi Rabia and Mostafa Mohamed due to injuries.

Botswana are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 5

Botswana wins – 0

Egypt wins – 4

Draws – 1

Predicted Line-up 

Botswana (4-3-3)

Phoko (GK), Sikele, Tibogo, Thatayaone, Kitso; Gape Mohutsiwa, Mosha, Majafi; Kabelo, Malaodi, Tumisang

Egypt (4-2-3-1)

El-Shenawy (GK); Hany, Nabil, Fathi, Hamdi; Marwan, Mahmoud; Salah, Zizo, Omar; Elneny 

Prediction

We expect Egypt to come away with a dominating win because of their better head-to-head record against the Zebras. Moreover, Botswana have had a poor home record while Egypt are on a very strong away form.

Prediction: Botswana 0-4 Egypt

Telecast Details

India: N/A

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24

Canada: beIN Sports Canada, Fubo Canada

USA: Fubo, Fanatiz and beIN SPORTS Connect

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