Senegal aim to solidify their African powerhouse status against Egypt's record seven-time AFCON champions in a blockbuster semi-final showdown.
Senegal vs Egypt Form and Head to Head
Senegal secured a 3-1 victory against Sudan in their last home match. Overall, Senegal's recent form has been strong, with notable victories and a draw against DR Congo in their last six matches. They've shown their quality, but a recent 1-0 defeat to Mali shows that they are not invincible.
Egypt won their last match 3-2 against Ivory Coast. The Pharaohs' form has been somewhat inconsistent, with a mix of wins and a goalless draw against Angola in their last six matches.
The previous meeting between these two sides saw Senegal triumph 1-0 on penalties in the World Cup Qualification CAF back in March 2022.
Across the last six encounters, Senegal have had the edge, winning three times, drawing twice, and losing once to Egypt. Senegal have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches against Egypt in all competitions.
Who is the betting favourite in Senegal vs Egypt?
Latest odds suggest Senegal are favourites to beat Egypt, with an implied win probability of around 48%, compared to 21% for the Pharaohs.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 11/10 | QuinnBet |
| Egypt | 15/4 | BresBet |
| Draw | 21/10 | Betfred |
Odds last updated at 10:45AM Wednesday, 14th January.
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Senegal vs Egypt Team News
Senegal seems to be at full strength.
Egypt will be without Mohamed Hamdy, who is sidelined with an injury.
Senegal vs Egypt Predicted Lineups
Senegal (4-3-3): Édouard Mendy; E. H. M. Diouf, M. Niakhaté, Kalidou Koulibaly, K. Diatta; Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye, Habib Diarra; Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye
Egypt (4-3-1-2): M. E. Shenawy; A. A. E. Fotouh, R. Rabia, Y. Ibrahim, M. Hany; H. Fathy, H. Abdelmaguid, M. Attia; Emam Ashour; Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah
Lineups powered by WhoScored.com.
Senegal vs Egypt Match Prediction
Senegal's path to the semi-finals has been all about composure and dominance, while Egypt have scrapped their way through with grit and unpredictability. They've faced off five times since 2014, with Senegal grabbing four wins, including a dramatic penalty shootouts in the 2021 AFCON final and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Powered by Sadio Mané and Nicolas Jackson up top, and a rock-solid backline led by Kalidou Koulibaly, Senegal look primed for a strong win. Egypt will bank on Mohamed Salah's magic, but the Lions' tight-knit play and smart tactics should carry the day.
Prediction: Senegal 2-1 Egypt
Senegal vs Egypt Bet Builder Tip
Our Senegal vs Egypt AFCON Semi-Final Bet Builder is:
- Senegal to win and both teams to score.
- Sadio Mané to register 1+ shots on target.
- Mohamed Salah to register 1+ shots on target.
Best odds of 11/1 available at bet365 at the time of publishing.
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