Malawi vs Egypt prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
In the fourth round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, Malawi and Egypt will meet on November 15, 2026. Salah and Co. will be looking for a win.
Malawi vs Egypt: team news and expert analysis
Malawi are one of the continent’s underdogs. They got their qualifying campaign off to a winning start, beating fellow minnows South Sudan 2-1 at home. But they then lost 3-1 away to Angola.
Egypt reached the semi-finals of the last AFCON in the winter. In the summer, they not only reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history, but also knocked Australia out before taking a 2-0 lead against Argentina — only to surrender it and lose. They began qualifying with a goalless draw against Angola, then thrashed South Sudan 5-0.
The sides had already met in November, but that game was on the North African giants’ home turf. They scored three unanswered goals.
Previous matches: Malawi vs Egypt
The sides have met eight times, with Malawi claiming one win. But Salah and Co. have won five of those encounters, including the last three in a row.
Although this match will be played on the underdogs’ turf, we don’t expect the continental giants to have any trouble. The visitors will win with a "-1.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.93).
Malawi vs Egypt: key stats and trends
- Malawi have lost four of their last six matches
- Malawi average 0.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Malawi’s matches, with an average of 1.8 total goals per game
- Egypt have won three of their last ten matches
- Egypt average 1.9 goals scored and 1 goal conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Egypt’s matches, with an average of 2.9 total goals per game
Malawi vs Egypt: possible starting lineups
Malawi are expected to line up in a 1-4-4-2 formation: Chikukwa — Chirwa, Petrov, Mpokera, Nyasulu — Babatunde, Njaliwa, Mwaungulu, Nyirenda — Mpindzandjira, Mbulu
Egypt are expected to line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Shobeir — Hany, Rabia, Abdelmaguid, Fatouh — Lashine, Zizo, Nasser Maher — Salah, Trezeguet, Marmoush
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