Egypt vs Sierra Leone Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Pharaohs defeated Sierra Leone the last time both sides collided.

The Egypt national football team are ready to host the Sierra Leone national football team on matchday six of the 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF qualifiers. Mohamed Salah and Co. are at the top of the Group A standings in the qualification process. The visitors on the other hand are in third place.

The Pharaohs will be in action but this time from their home. The Egypt national football team secured an easy 2-0 win over Ethiopia in their last fixture. Mohamed Salah and Co. displayed a good overall performance and hence were able to secure an easy win. The hosts have won four of their five matches in the qualification process.

The Sierra Leone national football team are going to face a tough contest here. They are going to be away from home which will be one of the disadvantages. Sierra Leone are not in the best of form as they have won a couple of matches in the same number of games as their upcoming opponents.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, March 26
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Tuesday, March 25: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Egypt: W-W-D-D-W

Sierra Leone: L-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

The 32-year-old forward is having a good season and will be looking to continue his form here. Mohamed Salah also scored a goal and provided an assist in the previous game. The Liverpool winger is also the top goal-scorer for both his club and country this season. Salah is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Mustapha Bundu (Sierra Leone)

Mustapha Bundu will be looking to step up for his side so that he can help them stand a chance against the Pharaohs. The Plymouth forward is not in the best form for the visitors. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the visitors Sierra Leone.

Match Facts

• This will be the second time these nations are going to battle one another.
• Egypt are undefeated in their last five matches in all competitions.
• They defeated Sierra Leone 2-0 the last time both sides met.

Egypt vs Sierra Leone: Betting Tips and Odds

• Egypt to win @2/11 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @5/2 Boyle Sports
• Mohamed Salah to score @12/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Egypt and Sierra Leone are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Egypt won: 1

Sierra Leone won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Egypt predicted lineup (4-3-3)

El Shenawy (GK); Hany, Rabia, Abdelmonem, Trezeguet; Attia, Zizo, Fathi; Salah, Faisal, Marmoush

Sierra Leone predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Sesay (GK); Jalloh, Turay, Bah, Tarawallie; Bangura, Koroma, Dumbuya, Fornah; Kamara, Bundu

Match Prediction

The Pharaohs are looking in good form and they will be looking to continue with the same momentum. They are likely to win their upcoming World Cup qualifiers game against Sierra Leone.

Prediction: Egypt 3-1 Sierra Leone

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

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