Egypt vs Ethiopia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Egyptians secured a win when these sides last met.

The Egypt national football team are ready to lock horns with the Ethiopia national football team in the matchweek 7 fixture of the CAF FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Cairo International Stadium is all set to witness this clash.

The hosts have been in good form on their World Cup qualifying road. In their six matches, the Egypt national football team have won five matches and in one of the games, they were held to a draw. They will be confident here, coming into the game as it will be a home game for them.

The Ethiopia national football team will be coming in to face a tough contest. They have already lost to the Pharaohs once in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers of the Asian region. The visitors have only won one of their matches so far and are looking in poor form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
• Date: Saturday, September 6
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, September 5; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Egypt: W-D-D-W-W

Ethiopia: L-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Mohamed Salah has come up with some phenomenal performances for both his club and country. In six World Cup qualifying matches, the Liverpool star has scored six goals and also has two assists to his name. Salah is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming game.

Bereket Desta (Ethiopia)

Bereket Desta was one of the players who scored a hat trick in his previous World Cup qualifier against Djibouti football team. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Ethiopia national football team. It will be interesting to see his performance here.

Match Facts

• Egypt national football team are on a two-match winning streak against Ethiopia.
• They are on a 10-match winning streak.
• Ethiopia have not been able to secure a clean sheet in their last seven matches.

Egypt vs Ethiopia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Egypt to win
• Mohamed Salah to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both of these national football teams are ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 18

Egypt won: 13

Ethiopia won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Egypt predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

El Shenawy (GK); Hany, Rabia, Sobhi, Trézéguet; Attia, Koka; Salah, Zizo, Marmoush; Mostafa

Ethiopia predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Nura (GK); Debebe, James, Tekeste; Sherefa, Tonjo, Belay, Abera, Kassaye; Ayten, Desta

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to have the advantage. With them also being a solid side, the Egypt national football team are likely to emerge victorious against the Ethiopia national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifying fixture.

Prediction: Egypt 4-0 Ethiopia

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

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