Egypt vs Iran Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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Egypt and Iran will face off in one of the key matches in the third round at the 2026 World Cup. The two nations clash in Group G, a tight pool that sees the leaders separated from the bottom side by three points. Egypt sit atop the group on four points, followed by Iran on two.
A goal difference of +2 further favors Egypt as they eye a first-ever progression to the knockouts at a World Cup. Iran will also have the same aspiration, having always ended their campaigns in the group stage. A win for either side will be a guarantee to play in the round of 32.
For Egypt, a draw will be enough, but the same may leave Iran hoping for a slot among the best eight third-place finishers. These two nations’ runs to this end have been defined by defensive solidity. At least four clean sheets have been posted in the teams’ respective last seven matches. It is with that in mind that our prediction backs one or both sides not to score.
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Egypt v Iran Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.55 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
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2.57 | 2.69 | 3.7 |
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2.57 | 2.64 | 3.5 |
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2.64 | 2.64 | 3.38 |
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451 | 15 | 1.03 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Egypt and Iran?
Our prediction for the Egypt vs Iran match is: BTTS-No.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 26/06/2026 between Egypt and Iran in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.57% for a win of Egypt against Iran with odds of 451 at 22bet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Egypt vs Iran is 38.12% with odds of 15 at 22bet.
- Our prediction model gives a 15.3% chance ⭐ for a win of Iran vs Egypt with odds of 23 at Betsson.
Egypt - Iran Prediction and Best Odds:
| Egypt Iran Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt wins | 46.57% | 451 at 22bet |
| Under 2.5 | 56.28% | 4.9 at BC Game |
| Both Team To Score: No | 52.38% | 1.78 at 1xbet |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Egypt | 22.4% | 6.25 at LSbet |
Egypt vs Iran Form
Egypt and Iran's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 |
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3
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3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Egypt and Iran Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2026 - World Cup
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
28 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 May 2026 - International Friendlies
17 Jan 2026 - AFCON
10 Jan 2026 - AFCON
5 Jan 2026 - AFCON
26 Dec 2025 - AFCON
22 Dec 2025 - AFCON
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2026 - World Cup
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
14 Jan 2026 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2026 - World Cup
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
4 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
29 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
4 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
29 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
10 Jun 2025 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
13 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
10 Oct 2025 - International Friendlies
5 Jun 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - World Cup
Egypt - Iran: Form Analysis
Egypt had to overcome a first half scare in their last outing, recovering from a poor opening 45 minutes to beat New Zealand. A Mohamed Salah-inspired second half saw Egypt come from a goal down to beat the All Whites 3-1. That was Egypt’s first ever win at the World Cup, and should they get a second, or at least a draw, it will come wrapped with even more goodies.
The Pharaohs have never progressed past the group stage at the world championships but that will be history if they can hold on for at least a draw. Four points from their opening two matches might as well be enough, but the surest route remains avoiding defeat here.
Iran and Egypt face off for a third time, each having won once previously.
Iran pulled off a resilient show in matchday two action to hold off a star-studded Belgium. The Asian side forced a 0-0 draw against a nation ranked ninth in the world. By the spirit of that performance, and being better ranked than Egypt, Iran will be confident of taking the game to the Pharaohs.
The Iranians even had a goal ruled out as they stood up to the Belgian challenge. Off the pitch, Iran’s time in the USA is marked with a volatile backdrop, but so far they will be happy with their results. They come here targeting a sixth unbeaten outing, having won three of the last five.
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Egypt against Iran Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 5 - 3 - 2
Substitutes
M. Alaa
M. Elshenawy
M. Soliman
DefenderTarek Alaa
Y. Ibrahim
K. Hafez
MidfielderN. Donga
Marawan Attia
O. Marmoush
H. Hassan
Ibrahim Adel
Hamza Abdelkarim
Zizo
H. Hosseini
P. Niazmand
DefenderS. Hardani
A. Yousefi
D. Iri
E. Hajisafi
MidfielderM. Torabi
A. Razaghinia
R. Cheshmi
A. Jahanbakhsh
M. Ghayedi
A. Hosseinzadeh
S. Moghanloo
D. Dargahi
A. Alipour
Missing players
H. Abdelmaguid
MidfielderHamdy Fathy
Egypt & Iran Squad Analysis
Mohamed Salah remains Egypt’s key man at 34. He may well be playing his last World Cup, and he is giving his all for the Pharaohs. In the opening two matches, the forward has had three goal contributions. After his assist in the draw with Belgium, Salah had a goal and another assist against New Zealand.
He will once again be the man relied upon to produce the spark in attack for the African giants. Mostafa Ziko has also been a key man in the Egyptians’ attack, with four goal involvements in the last four matches. Meanwhile, Egypt could be without two players for this game. Hamdy Fathi had to be withdrawn in the first half against New Zealand. He would later be joined on the sidelines by Abdel Hossam, who had only been introduced in the 85th minute.
For club and country, Salah has four goal contributions in the last four games.
Iran may lack many standout players, but as a team, they are one of the most disciplined. They showed glimpses of that by twice coming from down to draw New Zealand and by solidly defending against Belgium.
Key to this has also been their experience, with Amir Ghalenoei naming a starting team with the average age of 32 years in the last game. Mehdi Taremi, 33, of Olympiacos was a highlight in that lineup and was unlucky to see a goal disallowed by VAR for offside. Ramin Rezaeian will hope to rediscover his matchday one touch when he had a goal and an assist.
Most goals and assists
Egypt
Iran
E. Ashour
(2 Goals)
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Mostafa Zico
(2 Goals)
R. Rezaeian
(2 Goals)
M. Salah
(2 Assists)
R. Rezaeian
(1 Assists)
Egypt - Iran Key Points
- Egypt kept three clean sheets in their last six matches.
- In three of their last five outings, Iran kept clean sheets.
- Both teams scored in just three of Egypt’s last eight matches.
- One or both sides failed to score in six of Iran’s last nine matches.
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Our Egypt vs Iran Prediction
Egypt and Iran face off for the third time in their history, but this will mark their first competitive meeting. The last time they clashed was in 2000, and here they both have a lot to play for. While a win will be crucial for either nation, we don’t expect to see an all-out attacking game.
Caution will be on the menu for these sides as they seek to protect the gains so far. That aspect, plus their recent numbers in defence have us convinced that this will not be a high-scoring fixture. Our prediction for Egypt v Iran is: BTTS-No.
Egypt vs Iran Alternative Predictions
Draw
Egypt will be looking to secure their slot at the top of this group, which means they must avoid defeat. With just one loss in their last five outings, that ambition seems achievable.
Winning here might be a tall order, though, as Iran have also been good lately. The Asian nation is undefeated in five but drew the last two. With the two sides’ recent form, our second prediction is for a draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Egypt Iran
| Egypt vs Iran | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt wins | 2.32 | 451 | +19,339.7% |
| Draw | 3.11 | 15 | +382.3% |
| Iran wins | 3.66 | 23 | +528.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Egypt is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 19,339.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 43.1% and is now 0.2% (-42.9%)
Egypt vs Iran - FAQs
The Egypt v Iran match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle.
The Egypt v Iran match is set to be played on Saturday, 27th June.
This match will be officiated by Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, 45. This will be his second World Cup game in the 2026 edition, having earlier run the Argentina v Algeria match. He will be assisted by Tomasz Listkiewicz and Adam Kupsik. Yusuke Araki will be the fourth official.
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