Egypt vs Ghana Prediction: The Pharaohs have a point to prove against Ghana here

The Pharaohs are undoubtedly expecting a stellar performance as they prepare to take on Ghana at the Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Thursday. With the most AFCON titles in their trophy cabinet, Egypt is confident in their ability to extend their unbeaten streak of four games against the Black Stars of Ghana.

FIFA Ranking: 33th

The Pharaohs kicked off their AFCON journey with a disappointing (2-2) share of the spoils against Mozambique. The most successful team in the history of the tournament scored once just two minutes into the game to settle for a halftime victory. However, one of the lowest-ranked sides in the competition, Zimbabwe, overturned the lead when they scored two quick goals. With a few seconds to wrap up the game, Egypt found their way back into the game as they were gifted a spot-kick, leading to a (2-2) stalemate. 

Coach Rui Vitoria has lost just a game since his appointment, winning seven of his last thirteen matches. Egypt are the favourites going into the match, boasting a squad full of talent and experience; they will be looking to dominate possession and create chances in the attacking third.

Egypt Likely Lineup (4-3-3): El Shenawy; Hany, Monem, Hegazy, Hamdi; Fathi, Zizo, Elneny; Salah, Mohamed, Trezeguet

Key Player: Mohammed Salah

FIFA Ranking: 61st

Ghana marched into this tournament without their best player, Mohamed Kudus, which caused them the maximum points in their opening game. The (1-2) loss was their third in four games as the Black Stars struggle continued. The four-time AFCON winners will hope their time in this competition isn’t cut short just like the previous season, and only a win can save them. 

Ghana qualified for the AFCON Tournament after wrapping up the group phase with twelve points from a possible eighteen. 

Chris Hughton's men will be desperate to surprise the naysayers in this game, and with the quality they possess, we expect them to go far this time. 

Ghana's Likely Lineup: Ofori; Seidu, Djiku, Salisu, Mensah; Amartey, Baba; J. Ayew, Yeboah, Paintsil; Williams

Key Player: Jordan Ayew

Egypt have been dominant over their previous six meetings, having won four games, while Ghana have managed to secure only two wins, with two games ending in a tie. Although Egypt suffered a setback against a lowly-ranked Zimbabwe, they are still considered one of the strongest teams in the competition. Ghana, on the other hand, despite having one of the best teams in the tournament, lack cohesion and struggled to overturn their recent woes. To be honest, their are no significant signs that the Black Stars win improve here.

Egypt will adjust their style of play and will bring in some talent from the bench. The changes will impact their game here, and we think they’ll dominate the Black Stars here; bet on Egypt win for 2.00.

We expect this game to end in a halftime share of the spoils for 1.84.

Egypt will win and score more than a goal here for 2.70.

Good luck!