Egypt vs Malawi prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on November 13, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
The third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying will feature a clash between Egypt and Malawi on November 13, 2026. It is hard to expect much suspense in this matchup.
Egypt vs Malawi: team news and expert analysis
Egypt enjoyed a very successful year. At the last AFCON, they reached the final over the winter. Then, in the summer, they made history by advancing from their group at the World Cup for the first time — and even reached the round of 16, where they led Argentina before conceding three late goals and meekly going down 3-2. Things did not go quite as smoothly in the autumn: they opened qualifying with a goalless draw against Angola and, after a 5-0 win over South Sudan, lost a friendly against South Africa 1-0.
Malawi picked up a respectable 13 points from 10 matches in World Cup qualifying. They also began the current qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win, albeit against modest South Sudan. After that, they were outclassed away from home by Angola, losing 3-1.
The North African powerhouse scores an average of 1.5 goals per game and concedes one. The underdogs have an even record, averaging 0.8 goals scored and conceded per match.
Previous matches: Egypt vs Malawi
The teams have met eight times in total. Egypt have won five of those matches, including the last three in a row, and have suffered just one defeat.
Of course, Salah and company should win this one too — and by a margin of at least two goals (odds: 1.69).
Egypt vs Malawi: key stats and trends
- Egypt have won just two of their last nine matches in regulation time
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Egypt's matches, with an average of 2.5 total goals per game
- Malawi have lost three of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Malawi's matches, with an average of 1.6 total goals per game
Egypt vs Malawi: possible starting lineups
Egypt are expected to line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Shobair — Hani, Rabia, Abdelmagid, Hafez — Lasheen, Attia, Ashour — Ibrahim Adel, Zico, Marmoush
Malawi are expected to line up in a 1-5-4-1 formation: Tole — Lameck, Petro, Denis, Chirwa, Nyirenda — Mwaungulu, Njaliwa, Singini, Gaddie Chirwa — Babatunde
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