Egypt vs Botswana Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Last group-stage clash for either side in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers

Egypt will return to their base and welcome Botswana for their final assignment of the year. This will be the last group-stage clash for either side in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Pharaohs sit at the top of Group C having secured four wins and a draw in their first five games. They are yet to concede a defeat in their qualifiers and have maintained a dominant run. 

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— Egypt National Team (@EgyptNT_EN) November 15, 2024

Botswana on the other hand are just behind their opponent in the table. The Zebras will be raging in fire to settle scores for the humiliation that they had to face in the last meeting between the two sides. Botswana have done well enough to bounce back from their early setbacks and have risen up in the table. After two early defeats, they have secured two wins and a draw in their last three games.

Kick-off

Tuesday, November 19 at 8:30 PM IST

Venue: 30 June Stadium

Form

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

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

Players to watch 

Taher Mohamed (Egypt)

Taher Mohamed will need to step up to the occasion and fulfill the void in the absence of skipper Mohamed Salah who is out due to an injury. He primarily operates as a winger, but can also slot in at multiple positions as and when required. His pace, technical and finishing abilities makes him an important part of Egypt‘s attacking unit. Mohamed is in a good run of form having scored a goal in the last game.

Gilbert Baruti (Botswana)

Gilbert Baruti has been one of the best players for Botswana over the years. He is a multi-faceted midfielder and can operate in multiple positions. Baruti mainly plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also play as a left or right winger as per the requirements of the team. The 32-year-old is one of the most influential players in the team and is known for his leadership and playmaking skills.

Match facts

• Botswana have never won a game against the Pharaohs
• The last game ended in a 0-4 win for Egypt
• The Pharaohs have lost just one game in 2024

Egypt vs Botswana: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Egypt to win
• Tip 2: Taher Mohamed to score anytime
• Tip 3: Egypt to keep a clean sheet

Injury & Team News

The Pharaohs will be without the services of Mohamed Salah and Rabia, Ibrahim, Hany, and Sobhi. Meanwhile, Botswana are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 6

Egypt wins – 5

Botswana win0s – 

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup 

Egypt (4-2-3-1)

El Shenawy; Ali Gabr, Abdelmonem, Hegazy, Hamdi; Ateya, Fathi; Hamada, Marmoush, Zico; Mohamed

Botswana (4-1-4-1)

Phoko (GK), Velaphi, Gaolaolwe, Ditlhokwe, Johnson; Modingwane; Sesinyi, Mohutsiwa, Baruti, Seakanyeng; Orebonye

Prediction

Egypt will enter the game as the clear favourites. They are unbeaten in their last five outings and have already defeated Botswana once in the qualifiers. 

Prediction: Egypt vs Botswana

Telecast

India: No Telecast

UK: No Telecast

USA: beIN Sports, Fubo TV

Nigeria: DStv, SuperSport

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