AFCON 2025: Angola vs Egypt preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

Egypt have already booked their place in the knockout stage after winning both of their first two games. However, the only way for Angola to qualify for the next round of the AFCON tournament is by beating the North African team. ​

Angola are in a tough spot. They lost their opening match 2-1 to South Africa and were then held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe. With just one point, they sit at the bottom of Group B and must now pull off something special to stay in the tournament.

Their biggest issue has been finishing chances, and now they face an uphill battle, trying to beat Egypt for the first time ever in a competitive match.

Meanwhile, Egypt are the most successful national team at the AFCON with 7 titles and will head into their final group game full of confidence after winning both of their first two matches.

The Pharaohs showed strong teamwork and the ability to adapt as they recorded a1-0 victory against South Africa, despite going down to 10 men from the first half. This shows the team has what it takes to go far in the competition. ​

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Angola are yet to win against the Pharaohs in all their 7 previous meetings (D3, L4). This makes it even more difficult for the Palancas Negras coming into this game, as only a win can improve their chance of progressing past the group stage.

Patrice Beaumelle has now entrusted Hugo Marques to start between the post ahead of Neblu, as the goalkeeper started the first two matches and looks likely to start again in this match against Egypt.

However, the French manager will be without Zini, who picked up an injury earlier in the tournament. His creativity will surely be missed, especially when playing against a team with a quality midfield.

For Egypt, Liverpool’s Mohammed Salah has proven to be a leader on the pitch for the North African team. The current Premier League Golden Boot winner scored the only goal against South Africa from the penalty spot.

While there are no guarantee that Mohamed Hamdy and Mostafa Mohamed will play due to fitness concerns, we expect Hossam Hassan to rotate the team a bit to keep some of his best players fresh ahead of the knockout phase.

Angola (4-5-1): Marques; Mata, Buatu, Carmo, Carneiro; Mukendi, Show; Benson, Fredy, Dala; Nzola

Egypt (5-3-2): El-Shenawy; Hamdi, Rabia, Fathy, Ibrahim, Ashour; Trezeguet, Attia, Zizo; Marmoush, Salah

Egypt may already have one foot in the knockouts, but do not expect them to take it easy. Even with a few changes to the lineup, the Pharaohs still pack enough firepower to cause trouble.

When betting on Livescorebet, ensure to stake on Egypt to win or score at least 2 goals. Marmoush is also a player that bettors should look out for as the Man City star will likely be on the scoresheet.

Prediction: Angola 0-2 Egypt

• Bet on Egypt to win

• Over 1.5 goals

• Omar Marmoush to score - Yes