Preview: Saudi Arabia vs Egypt Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly
The Green Falcons emerged victorious when they last faced the Pharaohs.
The Saudi Arabia national football team are now gearing up to have a face-off against the Egypt national football team for an international friendly contest. The Alinma Bank Stadium is going to witness this interesting clash.
The Green Falcons will be at home. It will be a perfect opportunity for them to gear up for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
The Hervé Renard-led side haven’t been able to put in consistent performances in their last few games. The Saudi Arabia national football team will be eager to return to winning ways now.
The Pharaohs failed to secure the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title as their efforts weren’t enough. Even though they are a part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they need to work on their strategies as the competition is going to only get tougher moving forward.
The Hossam Hassan-led Egypt national football team will be away from home for their upcoming friendly contest. It is not going to be an easy match for them.
Kick-off:
- Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: Alinma Bank Stadium
- Date: Friday, March 27
- Kick-off Time: 11:00 PM IST/ 05:30 PM GMT/ 12:30 PM ET/ 09:30 AM PT
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Saudi Arabia: W-L-W-L-D
Egypt: D-W-W-L-D
Players to Watch
Salem Aldawsari (Saudi Arabia)
The Al Hilal star will be looking to come up with a top performance so that he can help his side get back to winning ways. The 34-year-old is on a decent run of form and is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Saudi Arabia national football team. He will lead the attack from the left for the hosts.
Omar Marmoush (Egypt)
Omar Marmoush is going to be a crucial aspect of the squad in the absence of Mohamed Salah. The 27-year-old is coming in after securing the Carabao Cup title with Manchester City. Although he is not in top form at the moment, he will be looking to step up his game to help his side in the final third.
Match Facts
- Egypt are on a two-match losing streak.
- Saudi Arabia are winless in their last two games.
- The Pharaohs have won two of their last three fixtures against the Green Falcons.
Saudi Arabia vs Egypt: Betting Tips and Odds
- Egypt to win
- Omar Marmoush to score
- Goals under 3.5
Injury and Team News
All of the selected players for Saudi Arabia are fit and set to be in action.
Mohamed Salah hasn’t been included in the squad for Egypt. He got injured during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against Galatasaray. Salah is likely to be back in action after the ongoing international break.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 7
Saudi won: 2
Egypt won: 4
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Saudi Arabia predicted lineup (4-4-3)
Nawaf (GK); Majrashi, Altambakti, Lajami, Buwashl; Kanno, Alkhaibari, Yahya; Al Shamat, Albrikan, Salem Aldawsari
Egypt predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
El Shenawy (GK); Hany, Rabia, Fathi, Sobhi; Attia, Lashin; Marmoush, Ashour, Trezeguet; Mustafa Mohamed
Match Prediction
Neither of these sides will be looking to back down. The Egypt national football team is likely to come out on top to secure a win against the Saudi Arabia national football team in their upcoming international friendly clash.
Prediction: Saudi Arabia 1-2 Egypt
Telecast Details
TBA
Where and how to watch Saudi Arabia vs Egypt international friendly?
Friday, March 27, 2025, at the Alinma Bank Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kick-Off is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. GMT.
What is the head-to-head record between Saudi Arabia and Egypt?
They have faced each other seven times before. The Pharaohs have won four, and two of the matches ended in favour of the Green Falcons. One of the games ended in a draw.
Why is Mohamed Salah not included in the Egypt squad for the March international friendlies?
The Liverpool star got injured during the UCL round of 16 game and is likely to be back in action after the ongoing international break.
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