Egypt vs Nigeria Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International friendly

The Super Eagles emerged victorious when these sides last faced each other.

The Egypt national football team are all set to battle it out against the Nigeria national football team for an international friendly fixture. This is going to be an intense outing, which is going to take place at the Cairo International Stadium.

The Pharaohs will be at home. It is going to be a perfect opportunity for them to gear up for the upcoming edition of the AFCON.

They directly qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well after their top performances in the qualifiers. Even though they will be at home, the upcoming friendly will not be an easy outing for the Egypt national football team.

The Super Eagles have performed well in their last few games and will be keen to continue their form. It is also going to be a good chance for them to gear up for the upcoming African competition. The Nigeria national football team have performed well in their last two matches against their next friendly match opponent.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, December 16
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Egypt: D-W-W-L-W

Nigeria: D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

After playing well for Liverpool in the last Premier League game, it is now time for Mohamed Salah to help his national football team. He is going to be a genuine menace to the opponent’s defence. Salah will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Pharaohs.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

The Galatasaray star forward will be looking to lead the Nigeria national football team in the attacking front. He has been doing well for his club in the Turkish Super Lig and will be keen to continue his form here. Victor Osimhen will be leading his side in the final third and is likely to cause problems for the hosts.

Match Facts

• Nigeria have won three of their last five games.
• Egypt have also emerged victorious in three of their last five matches.
• The Super Eagles are on a two-match winning run against the Pharaohs.

Egypt vs Nigeria: Betting Tips and Odds

• Egypt to win
• Mo Salah to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 20

Egypt won: 6

Nigeria won: 9

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

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

Sobhy (GK); Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Hamdy; Lasheen, Saber; Mo Salah, Marmoush, Adel; Mohamed Mostafa

Nigeria predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Nwabali (GK); Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi; Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi; Osimhen, Chukwueze, Lookman

Match Prediction

Both of these teams will be looking to put up an interesting battle against each other. But we predict it will be the Egypt national football team. They are likely to come out on top and secure a win against the Nigeria national football team in their upcoming international friendly.

Prediction: Egypt 2-1 Nigeria

Telecast Details

TBD

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