Egypt vs South Africa prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 4, 2026
Friendly International
On October 4, 2026, the national teams of Egypt and South Africa will play a friendly match. Each side will be eager to prove that football is played better on their end of the continent.
Egypt - South Africa team news and expert analysis
In winter, Egypt reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations and, most importantly, picked up five points in the World Cup group stage before advancing to the playoffs by beating Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Then, in the round of 16, they led Argentina 2-0 but eventually surrendered without a fight. In qualifying for the new AFCON, they opened with a goalless draw against Angola. However, they went on to claim a confident 5-0 victory over South Sudan.
South Africa also finally enjoyed a successful World Cup campaign, although they started with a 0-2 defeat to Mexico in the opening match. They then drew with the Czech Republic and beat South Korea. However, they suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Canada in the round of 32. Now, in qualifying, they edged Guinea 2-1. Against Eritrea, they ran riot with a 5-0 victory.
Salah and company score an average of 1.5 goals per game while conceding 0.9. Their opponents from the other end of the continent average 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded.
Previous matches: Egypt - South Africa
The current visitors have won four times, with two draws between the sides. However, Egypt finally prevailed in December at the AFCON.
They will host their opponents this time, and we believe they will win again (odds – 1.64).
Egypt - South Africa: key statistics and trends
- Egypt have won one of their last five matches
- 60% of Egypt's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.4 goals per game
- South Africa have won one of their last nine matches
- 50% of South Africa's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.1 goals per game
Egypt - South Africa: possible starting line-ups
Egypt play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): El-Shenawy - Hany, Abdelmaged, Rabia, Fattouh - Lasheen, Attia - Ashour, Hassan, Zizo - Marmoush
South Africa play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Williams - Sebelebele, Okwon, Mahania, Cabini - Sithole, Aubass - Reiners, Mofokeng, Maseko - Appollis
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the friendly match standings
