New Zealand vs Egypt prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the second round of the World Cup on June 22, 2026, the national teams of New Zealand and Egypt will face off. Both sides believe they can succeed.
New Zealand vs Egypt: Team News and Expert Analysis
New Zealand predictably breezed through qualification in the weak Oceania confederation. However, they performed much worse in friendlies, suffering many defeats and often failing to score—though there was a 4-1 win against Chile. In the World Cup opener against Iran, they took the lead early in both halves thanks to the partnership of Wood and Just, but conceded in return and ultimately settled for a draw.
Egypt were among the first to qualify and ended up topping their group with 26 points from ten games. After a disappointing Arab Cup campaign, they reached the semifinals of the more competitive Africa Cup of Nations. Their friendlies included a couple of wins and a draw with Spain, only narrowly losing 1-2 to Brazil. Against Belgium, they opened the scoring and led for a long period but eventually drew 1-1.
The Oceania flagbearer averages just 0.9 goals scored per game, while conceding much more—1.9 on average. Salah and his team net 1.3 goals per game and concede far less, only 0.7 on average.
Previous Matches: New Zealand vs Egypt
Two years ago, the teams met in their only friendly to date, with the Africans winning 1-0.
The nominal visitors have several advantages. We believe they will capitalize on them and ultimately secure a win here (odds – 1.66).
New Zealand vs Egypt: Key Statistics and Trends
- New Zealand have lost nine of their last twelve matches
- 50% of New Zealand's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.8 goals per match
- Egypt have won two of their last seven matches
- 40% of Egypt's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 2.0
New Zealand vs Egypt: Probable Starting Lineups
New Zealand is expected to play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Crocombe - Payne, Boxall, Kakace, Sermon - Bell, Stamenic - Singh, Just, McCowatt - Wood. Garbett is injured.
Egypt is also expected to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Shobeir - Fathi, Hany, El-Hanafi, El-Fotou - Attia, Lashin - Zizo, Ashour, Salah - Marmoush.
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the World Cup standings.
