South Sudan vs Egypt prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 29, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On September 29, 2026, the national teams of South Sudan and Egypt will face off in the second round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The visitors intend to beat their neighbors.
South Sudan - Egypt team news and expert analysis
South Sudan finished bottom of their qualifying group with five points. They also lost a playoff against Syria for the right to play in the Arab Cup. They only managed to overcome Djibouti in the preliminary round of AFCON qualifying, winning 4-0 and losing 0-1. In the first round of the main qualifying campaign, they lost 1-2 to Malawi, despite putting up a fight.
Egypt returned to the World Cup—and finally made a successful appearance. In the group stage, they beat New Zealand and drew with Belgium and Iran. They then defeated Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw and came close to shocking Argentina. However, after trailing 0-2 until the 79th minute, Argentina managed to win. Egypt have now disappointed against Angola, settling for a goalless draw.
The underdogs average 0.7 goals scored and concede 1.6 per match. Their more illustrious neighbors score 1.4 goals per game while conceding 0.9.
Previous matches: South Sudan - Egypt
There has been only one friendly, played in 2023, which Salah and company won 3-0.
A rout may not be repeated. However, the visitors should win by more than the minimum margin once again—we are backing them with a -1.5-goal handicap (odds – 1.62).
South Sudan - Egypt: key statistics and trends
- South Sudan have lost seven of their last eleven matches
- Both teams have scored in 30% of South Sudan's matches, with an average total of 2.3 goals per game
- Egypt have drawn three of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Egypt's matches, with an average total of 2.3 goals per game
South Sudan - Egypt: possible starting lineups
South Sudan play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Mawit - Engier, Gama, Gerigi, Dhata - Djava, Baccassoro, Albano, Chan, Lotelek - Iluya
Egypt play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Shobeir - Hany, Abdelmaguid, Rabia, Fattouh - Lashin, Saber, Ashour, Hassan - Ziko, Salah
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