Egypt vs Ethiopia Prediction & Betting Tips (5 September)

Direction Cairo to attend the seventh day of qualifications at the next World Cup in the Africa zone. Unsurprisingly a leader in group A, Egypt intends to widen the gap with its pursuers by winning against Ethiopia on Friday evening. An Egyptian victory is expected at the end of the 90 minutes, especially since the rally of March had ended well with two successes immediately in your pocket, all without conceding the slightest goal. Why take the previous 180 minutes in reference? Simply because Hossam Hassan and his men won against ... Ethiopia on the score of 2-0. With a psychological advantage over their opponents and better players on paper, the pharaohs are ready to pass the third on the African.Ethiopia is not fooled, the appointment that it awaits it promises to be difficult as soon as you kick off.

On the other hand, the yellow and green immediately picked up their heads after the defeat suffered six months earlier. Djibouti's tombs on the 6-1 score , before beating DC United in friendly, the Walya can attack this meeting in excellent conditions. Men led by Mesay Teferi will not have the right to make mistakes during regulation time because a fairly large gap separates the two teams. The Ethiopians are aware that a feat will be achievable thanks to an XXL performance ... possible or not, answer to the final whistle.

Egypt’s squad has seen some reshuffling due to injuries. Yasser Ibrahim is sidelined, with Amr El Gazar stepping in to bolster the defense. Mohamed Abdelmonem also misses out due to an ACL injury, while Marwan Attia returns after recovering from a hernia. The midfield will likely be anchored by Hamdy Fathy and Attia, providing the necessary balance between attack and defense. Ethiopia’s lineup, meanwhile, features a blend of domestic league players and foreign-based talent, including Mamelodi Sundowns striker Abubeker Nasir. Their recent 3-0 friendly win over DC United suggests a team capable of surprises, though replicating that form against Egypt in Cairo will be a tall order.

Despite Egypt’s dominance in recent meetings, Ethiopia’s attacking spark cannot be entirely dismissed. The visitors may find a moment of brilliance to breach Egypt’s defense, especially if Nasir and Gugsa link up effectively. However, Egypt’s tactical discipline, home advantage, and superior squad depth point toward a controlled victory. A 2-1 scoreline reflects both Egypt’s edge and Ethiopia’s potential to make their mark, albeit in a losing effort. Expect Salah to be influential, perhaps notching a goal, while Ethiopia’s consolation may come from a set piece or counterattack.