Egypt, the most successful AFCON side with seven titles, meet defending champions Ivory Coast in a blockbuster quarter-final showdown.
| Tournament: | Africa Cup of Nations |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Stade ADrar, Agadir Morocco |
| Date: | 10.01.2026 |
| Time: | 19:00 GMT |
Egypt vs Ivory Coast Form and Head to Head
Egypt secured a 3-1 victory over Benin in their last match, needing extra time to seal the win. The Pharaohs have shown resilience, remaining unbeaten in normal time in the tournament so far.
Ivory Coast continued their strong form with a convincing 3-0 win against Burkina Faso in their last match. The Elephants have scored three or more goals in four of their last six matches, showcasing their attacking prowess.
The last meeting between these two sides saw Egypt and Ivory Coast draw 0-0, with Egypt winning on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021. Across the last six encounters, Egypt have dominated, winning two and drawing three, with Ivory Coast winning only one.
Who is the betting favourite in Egypt vs Ivory Coast?
According to latest odds, Ivory Coast are favourites at around 43% implied win probability to beat Egypt, while Egypt sit at 26%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 29/10 | AK Bets |
| Ivory Coast | 13/10 | Betfred |
| Draw | 19/10 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 4PM Saturday. 10th January.
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Egypt vs Ivory Coast Team News
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan is expected to persist with a three-man defence, prioritising structure and game management. Mohamed Salah will be central to the team's attacking play. There are no reported missing players for Egypt.
Ivory Coast line up in a more expansive 4-3-3 and arrive with attacking momentum. Amad Diallo has been a standout performer, scoring in all three of his starts. There are no reported missing players for Ivory Coast.
Egypt vs Ivory Coast Probable Lineups
Egypt (3-5-2): M. E. Shenawy; R. Rabia, H. Fathy, Y. Ibrahim; M. Hamdy, I. Adel, M. Attia, Trézéguet, M. Hany; O. Marmoush, M. Salah
Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Y. Fofana; G. Konan, E. Ndicka, O. Kossounou, G. Doué; C. I. Oulaï, I. Sangaré, F. Kessie; Y. Diomande, E. Guessand, A. Diallo
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Egypt vs Ivory Coast Match Prediction
Ivory Coast’s attacking fluency and growing confidence could give them a slight advantage in this contest. The Elephants have repeatedly worn teams down both physically and mentally, often finding their goals after the interval. Although Egypt’s historical superiority in this matchup remains a factor, Ivory Coast’s current form points towards them edging a tight encounter.
Prediction: Egypt 1-2 Ivory Coast
Egypt vs Ivory Coast 16/1 Bet Builder Tip
Our Egypt vs Ivory Coast Bet Builder Tip is:
- Amad Diallo to score or assist
- Ivory Coast to win & over 2.5 goals
- Over 7.5 corners.
Best odds of 16/1 available at QuinnBet at the time of publishing.
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