Egypt vs South Africa Football Stats

📍 Africa Cup of Nations, World
🕒 Friday 26th December, 15:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No

Egypt sit 1st in the table, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home match this season. South Africa are 2nd, averaging 1.2 scored and 0.9 conceded on the road. Egypt have the stronger home record this season (7/10, 70%) against a South Africa side who've won 4/10 away (40%).

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Egypt have seen 3+ goals in only 40% of home fixtures; South Africa in 40% away. Egypt average 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded at home, South Africa 1.2 and 0.9 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

Both sides have solid defensive records in context. Egypt have seen BTTS in only 40% of home games (4/10); South Africa in 30% away (3/10). At least one clean sheet looks likely.

Egypt regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 80% of fixtures, 8/10). South Africa are lower on the road (30%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Egypt at 40% BTTS in home games and South Africa at 30% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

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League Table

The full Africa Cup of Nations table for the 2025 season, with Egypt (1st) and South Africa (2nd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Africa Cup of Nations 2025

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Senegal 7 6 1 0 13:2 +11 19
2 Nigeria 7 5 2 0 14:4 +10 17
3 Egypt H 7 4 2 1 9:5 +4 14
4 Morocco 7 4 2 1 9:2 +7 14
5 Algeria 5 4 0 1 8:3 +5 12
6 Côte d'Ivoire 5 3 1 1 10:6 +4 10
7 Cameroon 5 3 1 1 6:5 +1 10
8 Congo DR 4 2 1 1 5:2 +3 7
9 South Africa A 4 2 0 2 6:6 0 6
10 Burkina Faso 4 2 0 2 4:5 -1 6
11 Tunisia 4 1 2 1 7:6 +1 5
12 Mali 5 0 4 1 3:4 -1 4
13 Mozambique 4 1 0 3 4:9 -5 3
14 Benin 4 1 0 3 2:7 -5 3
15 Sudan 4 1 0 3 2:8 -6 3
16 Angola 3 0 2 1 2:3 -1 2
17 Comoros 3 0 2 1 0:2 -2 2
18 Tanzania 4 0 2 2 3:5 -2 2
19 Zambia 3 0 2 1 1:4 -3 2
20 Zimbabwe 3 0 1 2 4:6 -2 1
21 Uganda 3 0 1 2 3:7 -4 1
22 Gabon 3 0 0 3 4:7 -3 0
23 Botswana 3 0 0 3 0:7 -7 0
24 Equatorial Guinea 3 0 0 3 2:6 -4 0

Team Form

Egypt have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 70% of their home matches compared to South Africa's 40% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Lost 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Egypt (40% BTTS at home) and South Africa (30% BTTS away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches this season. A clean sheet for one side looks the more likely outcome.

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Match Goals

Egypt have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, South Africa in 40% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Egypt have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, South Africa in 30% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 14 (1.4 avg) 12 (1.2 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 8 (0.8 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)

Match Corners

Egypt regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while South Africa are lower on the road (30%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 3 (30%)
Over 9.5 Corners 8 (80%) 3 (30%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Egypt have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

South Africa have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Egypt (Home Form) South Africa (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Egypt and South Africa. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

9th Mar, 2025
Egypt
1 – 3 HT: 1-2
South Africa
9th Mar, 2025
Egypt
1 – 3 HT: 1-2
South Africa
2nd Mar, 2025
South Africa
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Egypt
6th Jul, 2019
Egypt
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
South Africa
6th Sep, 2016
South Africa
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Egypt
15th Nov, 2006
Egypt
1 – 0 HT:
South Africa
13th Jan, 2006
Egypt
1 – 2 HT:
South Africa

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Egypt vs South Africa across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Egypt 2.06
Draw 3.15
South Africa 4.9

Half Time Result

Egypt 2.79
Draw 2.07
South Africa 4.9

Double Chance

Egypt or Draw 1.18
Egypt or South Africa 1.33
Draw or South Africa 1.73

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.1
No 1.68

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.52
Over 2.5 2.63
Over 3.5 5.1
Under 1.5 2.84
Under 2.5 1.6
Under 3.5 1.22

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.58
Over 1.5 3.25

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.52
Over 9.5 1.71
Over 10.5 2.23
Over 11.5 2.9

Egypt Goals

Over 0.5 1.24
Over 1.5 2.42

South Africa Goals

Over 0.5 1.67
Over 1.5 4.25

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    100% combined
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    91% combined
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    91% combined
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    85% combined

Egypt vs South Africa Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Egypt vs South Africa?

BTTS – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Egypt at 40% BTTS at home and South Africa at 30% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

Which team is likely to win, Egypt or South Africa?

Egypt hold a clear form advantage — they've won 70% of home games in Africa Cup of Nations this season, while South Africa have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Egypt and South Africa?

Unlikely — Egypt (40% BTTS at home) and South Africa (30% away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches in Africa Cup of Nations. A clean sheet for one side looks the more probable outcome.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Egypt and South Africa?

Uncertain — Egypt have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, South Africa in 40% of away games in Africa Cup of Nations. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Egypt or South Africa?

South Africa have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of away games compared to Egypt's 20% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Egypt and South Africa?

Possibly — Egypt regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while South Africa are lower on the road (30%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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