Ethiopia vs Egypt Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Pharaohs were the better side the last time they battled Ethiopia.

The Ethiopia national football team will lock horns with the Egypt national football team in match week five of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. Mohamed Salah and Co. are at the top of the Group A standings. They have won three of their four World Cup qualifying matches. The hosts on the other hand have not been able to win a single game and are in fifth place.

The Ethiopia national football team will be at home which will be one of the advantages for them. But things will be not easy for them. The hosts are desperate for a win here and with a few matches left in their hands. They still have a chance to get back to their form.

Although the Egypt national football team will be away from home, they have better squad members than the hosts. Mohamed Salah and Co. will be looking to extend their lead at the top. The contest against Ethiopia might seem an easy task for them but the teams can be unpredictable at times. Anyhow Egypt will not let their guard down.

Kick-off:

• Location: Casablanca, Morocco
• Stadium: Larbi Zaouli Stadium
• Date: Saturday, March 22
• Kick-off Time: 02:30 IST / Friday, March 21: 21:00 GMT/ 16:00 ET/ 13:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Ethiopia: L-L-L-L-W

Egypt: W-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Abubeker Nasir (Ethiopia)

Leading the attack from the right, the 25-year-old Abubeker Nasir will be looking to play a crucial role in the attacking front for the hosts. Ethiopia are looking to win a match here in the qualifiers and Nasir can help them achieve so if assisted properly by his fellow teammates.

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Mohamed Salah has been in sensational form this season. But with Liverpool being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League and bottling the Carabao Cup, Salah will also be low on confidence. The player with his calibre will have to step up for his national team and look to score some goals. He will be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• This will be the third meeting between these nations.
• The Egypt national football team have not lost any of their last five games in all competitions.
• Ethiopia have won one of their last four confrontations.

Ethiopia vs Egypt: Betting Tips and Odds

• The visitors to win @3/10 William Hill
• Goals under 3.5 @2/9 bet365
• Mohamed Salah to score @12/5

Injury and Team News

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Ethiopia won: 1

Egypt won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Ethiopia predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Habtamu (GK); Bekele, Reshid, Terfa, Kassaye; Wolde, Gezahegn, Tekeste; Nasir, Hussein, Desta

Egypt predicted lineup (3-5-2)

El Shenawi (GK); Rabia, Magied, Abdelmonem; Hany, Attia, Fathi, Donga, Trezeguet; Marmoush, Mo Salah

Match Prediction

The Pharaohs will be coming in with more confidence here as compared to Ethiopia. The Egypt national football team might secure a win here in their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifiers.

Prediction: Ethiopia 1-2 Egypt

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

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