Senegal vs Egypt Prediction & Betting Tips (14 January)

Senegal continues to enforce the hierarchy in this CAN. The winner of the 2021 edition came from behind by one goal in the round of 16 against Sudan 3-1 and then faced a Mali team 0-1 outnumbered for an entire period to make their return to the semi-finals. The Lions of Téranga remain undefeated in the tournament 4 wins, 1 draw, they who finished at the top of their group. They outclassed Botswana 3-0 and Benin 0-3 in this first phase, while being challenged by DR Congo 1-1. This CAN 2026 is a full-scale preparation for the 2026 World Cup for Pape Thiaw and his players. They finished the qualifying campaign undefeated and top of their group. They will therefore be at the rendezvous of a third consecutive World Cup, four years after reaching the round of 16 in Qatar.

  The most successful selection in the history of the competition, Egypt remains in the running for an eighth crown despite a direct elimination phase strewn with pitfalls. The Pharaohs were forced to go through extra time to defeat Benin 3-1 after and claimed the scalp of Ivory Coast 3-2, the defending champion, although dominated in this quarter-final poster. Previously, they had also put themselves at the forefront during the group stage with a first place assumed, despite a draw against Angola 0-0 on the 3rd day. Egypt had gained some margin by achieving successes ahead of Zimbabwe 2-1 and South Africa 1-0. Before focusing fully on this African Cup of Nations, Mohamed Salah and his teammates were part of these selections to have benefited from the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams. They will make their return to the event in 2026 after eight years of absence at this level, thanks to their mastery in the qualifiers. 

The Senegal coach should be able to count on all of his players. We first think of the essential Mané (Al-Nassr, 124 caps), author of a goal and 2 assists in the tournament. I. Sarr (Crystal Palace, 79 selections, no goals in this CAN), Jackson (Bayern Munich, 29 selections, 2 goals in the tournament), Diallo (Metz, 39 selections, 1 goal in the tournament) and I. Ndiaye (Everton, 36 caps) compete for the other offensive positions in the eleven. Places are expensive and I. Ndiaye gained points in the quarters by scoring the qualifying goal, his first of the tournament. Koulibaly (Al-Hilah, 102 sel) and Niakhaté (Lyon, 26 appearances) should remain associated in the hinge and protect the cage of Mendy (Al-Ahli, 55 sel). Expected in midfield, the former Parisian I.

Gueye (Everton, 127 caps) is the only player on the team to have played all the matches of this CAN in their entirety. Egypt ends the competition without defensive captain Hamdi, who suffered a serious injury in the round of 16. This is a priori the only absentee of the day for the Pharaohs carried by Salah (Liverpool, 114 sel). The team's offensive leader scored 4 goals in this CAN, including one to seal qualification for the semi-finals. Another star player of the national team, Marmoush (Manchester City, 43 caps) scored his second goal of the tournament in the previous round. The coach also relies on Trezeguet (Al Ahly, 90 sel) and Zizo (Al Ahly, 57 sel) who have not yet unlocked their counter in this CAN. Goalkeeper M. El Shenawy (Al Ahly, 73 caps) and his teammates Hany (Al Ahly, 36 caps), Rabia (Al Ain, 40 caps), Fathy (Al-Wakrah, 58 caps) and Attia (Al Ahly, 30 caps) are also key. 

• Summary: Senegal is going head to head with Egypt starting on 14 Jan 2026 at 17:00 UTC at Stade Ibn-Batouta stadium, Tanger city, Morocco. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations, Knockout stage .
• Senegal Feedinco Rating: 7.05
• Egypt Feedinco Rating: 7.04