Egypt vs Ghana Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON
by Daniel Ngulu | in AFCON Prediction
Two African giants, Egypt and Ghana will face off in their next match at the 2023 AFCON finals. Going into this Group B match, Egypt are second with a point and Ghana bottom without any. The two sides with 11 AFCON titles between them will be hoping for a better outing here after both dropped points on Match Day 1. For this and more tips, be sure to check out our 2023 AFCON predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Egypt v Ghana Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.3 | 2.8 | 3.8 |
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2.1 | 2.82 | 3.55 |
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Who will win the Egypt vs Ghana Football match?
The best predictions and winner betting odds for the match between Egypt and Ghana of AFCON on 1/18/24 :
- There is a probability of 56.23% ⭐ for Egypt to win this match against Ghana ⚽ with odds of 2.3 found at Bet365.
- NetBet ⭐ has the best odds for a draw prediction ⚽️ at 2.82 which implies a probability of 33.04%.
- Currently, the best odds ⭐ for Ghana to win the match are about 3.8 at Bet365. That means a probability of 10.72%.
Egypt - Ghana Prediction and Best Odds:
| Egypt vs Ghana prediction | Win Probability | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt is favoured to win | 56.23 % | 2.3 |
| Draw | 33.04 % | 2.82 |
| Ghana wins the game | 10.72 % | 3.8 |
Egypt vs Ghana Form
Egypt and Ghana's standings in the AFCON
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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2
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3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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3
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2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Egypt and Ghana Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2024 - AFCON
7 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
19 Nov 2023 - World Cup
16 Nov 2023 - World Cup
16 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
12 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2024 - AFCON
8 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
Egypt against Ghana : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
50 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
12 Nov 2017 - World Cup
13 Nov 2016 - World Cup
Egypt - Ghana: Form Analysis
Egypt will be looking to rise from their lackluster performance against Mozambique on Match Day 1. An early goal from Mostafa Mohamed was not enough to secure three points for the Pharaohs, who found themselves chasing the game at the hour mark. Two goals in as many minutes destabilized the seven-time AFCON winners and they needed the VAR to avoid defeat. A late Mohamed Salah penalty after action was called back following an infringement in the box saved Egypt’s face. They will be looking to do better here, having avoided defeat in the last four meetings with Ghana. With their draw on Match Day 1, Egypt come into this game unbeaten in their last six matches. They have suffered just one loss inv the last 15 matches and will be right to feel as favorites here. In each of their last four matches, the North Africans have scored at least two goals. They carry a prolific run that has seen them net in each of their last 16 matches.
Despite their profile in African football, Ghana will not go into this game on a very strong footing. They actually run the risk of elimination at the group stage for a second successive AFCON tournament. Their performance against Egypt hasn’t also been the best in recent times, which all works against them. The last meeting between these two ended in a 1-1 draw – a World Cup qualifier in 2017. That was the fourth straight game between the teams that Ghana failed to win. Ahead of this game the Black Stars extended their poor run, opening their campaign with a shock 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde. Chris Hughton’s side has managed just one win in the last six outings and it will be a major concern facing a team as strong as Egypt. Their AFCON figures are as bleak, Ghana failing to win any of their last five matches at the competition. They’ve lost three of their last five AFCON matches and managed just a win in the last 10.
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Players list
M. El Shenawy
DefenderA. Hegazy
A. Mohamed
M. Hamdy
MidfielderH. Fathi
M. Trezeguet
E. Ashour
ForwardO. Kamal
M. Fathi
M. Attia
M. Mohamed
R. Ofori
DefenderD. Odoi
A. Djiku
M. Salisu
G. Mensah
MidfielderB. Iddrisu
M. Kudus
E. Owusu
ForwardA. Semenyo
O. Bukari
J. Ayew
Substitutes
Gabaski
M. Sobhi
DefenderA. Fotouh
A. Gabr
M. Hany Eldemerdash
MidfielderM. Hamada
M. Attia
M. Trezeguet
Zizo
ForwardA. Hassan
Kahraba
M. Fathi
J. Wollacott
L. Zigi
DefenderN. Opoku
A. Seidu
D. Amartey
E. Owusu
E. Nuamah
O. Bukari
A. Ayew
B. Iddrisu
J. Paintsil
ForwardJ. Sowah
Missing players
M. Salah
E. Owusu
Egypt & Ghana Squad Analysis
Egypt had a good start against Mozambique but could not build on it. Top stars like Mohamed Salah were to blame for a spiritless performance. The Liverpool man will be keen to make up for the lackluster performance, knowing too well that dropping points here could be detrimental to their ambitions. The Pharaohs haven't reported any injuries from their opening game and neither do they have any absences. It is not so straightforward for Ghana, who may have to miss star player Mohamed Kudus. The West Ham United man missed the opening game with an injury carried from his club and it is a race against time for the Black Stars to have him ready. After watching the team struggle in attack, Hughton may opt to give starts to Andre Ayew and Inaki Williams here. Both players started from the bench on Match Day 1.
Egypt - Ghana Key Points
- Egypt are unbeaten in their last six matches
- Egypt have seven wins in their last 10 matches
- Ghana have four losses, and just a win in the last six matches
- Egypt haven't lost in 90 minutes at AFCON in the last seven matches
- Ghana have no win in their last five AFCON matches, losing three inside 90 minutes
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Our Egypt vs Ghana Prediction
Ghana are clearly the underdogs coming into this game, even though both sides struggled in their opening matches. In recent meetings with Egypt, Ghana have struggled and this isn’t the kind of match they’d have wished for at the moment. Egypt have looked stronger and will be favorites to rise from their dismal Match Day 1 showing. Our prediction for Egypt v Ghana is for Egypt to win.
Egypt vs Ghana - Other Interesting Predictions
Egypt win to nil
Egypt’s dominance over Ghana has been highlighted with the Pharaohs’ superiority in defence. They haven't conceded more than a goal in their last four meetings with Ghana. Meanwhile, they have kept two clean sheets in their last three meetings with Ghana. Egypt have also kept clean sheets in three of their last four encounters ahead of this one. In their last seven AFCON matches, Egypt have kept clan sheets at 90 minutes in five of them. Ghana on the other hand, have failed to score in three of their last five matches. As we back Egypt to win here, we will also be going for the Pharaohs to do it without conceding.
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Egypt vs Ghana match : Frequently asked questions
The Egypt v Ghana AFCON game will be played on Thursday 18th January starting 8pm GMT.
The Egypt v Ghana AFCON game will take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan
The Egypt v Ghana AFCON game will be televised on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event for audiences in the UK. Audiences in Africa will be able to catch the game on SuperSport, while Sportytrader will also have live updates for the game.
Ghana haven't issued official communication on Kudus’ fitness ahead of the Egypt v Ghana game. It is thought the West Ham United forward may miss this game too.
Pierre Ghislain Atcho from Gabon has been named by CAF as the center referee for the Egypt v Ghana game. The referee will be assisted by Boris Marlaise Ditsoga and Carine Atezambong, both from Gabon, as first and second assistants respectively.
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