New Zealand vs Egypt Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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New Zealand and Egypt, two nations sitting 56 places apart, will face off in their second outings in Group G at the 2026 World Cup. Both nations will feel they missed an opportunity after opening round draws in a pool that also has Iran and Belgium. They lost crucial leads in their openers, Egypt being held to a 1-1 draw by Belgium as New Zealand shared spoils in a 2-2 draw with Iran.
In a combined 20 matches prior to this meeting, these sides have only posted four wins, and we feel both might struggle to get all the points on offer. This supports our prediction for a draw.
It hasn’t been easy either for these nations at the World Cup. New Zealand have featured in seven matches at this level, and after three straight defeats in 1982, they’ve drawn each of their last four. Egypt, on the other hand, are at the world championships for the fourth time, looking to improve on their current run of five defeats and three draws.
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New Zealand v Egypt Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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5.4 | 3.8 | 1.6 |
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5.69 | 4.26 | 1.65 |
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5.45 | 4.1 | 1.6 |
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5.45 | 4.1 | 1.6 |
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5.69 | 4.26 | 1.65 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between New Zealand and Egypt?
Our prediction for the New Zealand vs Egypt match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 21/06/2026 between New Zealand and Egypt in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 28.13% for a win of New Zealand against Egypt with odds of 6.1 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between New Zealand vs Egypt is 23.11% with odds of 4.26 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 48.76% chance ⭐ for a win of Egypt vs New Zealand with odds of 1.65 at 1xbet.
New Zealand vs Egypt Form
New Zealand and Egypt's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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4
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1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand and Egypt Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
30 Mar 2026 - FIFA Series
27 Mar 2026 - FIFA Series
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Mar 2026 - FIFA Series
27 Mar 2026 - FIFA Series
9 Sept 2025 - International Friendlies
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
15 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2025 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
17 Jan 2026 - AFCON
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
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
14 Jan 2026 - AFCON
29 Dec 2025 - AFCON
New Zealand vs Egypt Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
100 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
22 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
New Zealand - Egypt: Form Analysis
Group G is one of the most open pools in the 2026 World Cup. All four teams sit on one point after the opening round. New Zealand will want to go top with a win here but will need a few corrections defensively. While their attacking prowess was there for all to see, the All Whites struggled in defence against Iran on matchday one.
They twice took the lead but were pegged back as many times. In the end drawing 2-2 and denying Darren Bazeley’s men a first ever World Cup victory. Each of their last four matches at the world stage have now ended in a draw. With a tough game against Belgium next, New Zealand understand just how key it is to win here.
Egypt and New Zealand will be meeting competitively for the first time.
Like New Zealand, Egypt are gunning for a first win at the world championships. In their latest outing, the record African champions went close to a shock win over Group G powerhouse Belgium. They will also need to sort out their defensive play after Mohamed Hany scored an own goal in a period of pressure from Belgium.
That forced a 1-1 draw after the Pharaohs had taken a first-half lead in the game. Here, Egypt will be banking on head-to-head history more than their recent World Cup form. This will be a fourth meeting between these nations, and Egypt are unbeaten, winning twice.
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New Zealand vs Egypt last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
M. Woud
A. Paulsen
DefenderT. Bindon
F. De Vries
T. Smith
C. Elliot
N. Pijnaker
MidfielderA. Rufer
L. Bayliss
B. Old
R. Thomas
ForwardK. Barbarouses
J. Randall
B. Waine
M. Alaa
M. Elshenawy
M. Soliman
DefenderM. Abdelmoneim
H. Abdelmaguid
T. Alaa
R. Rabia
K. Hafez
MidfielderM. Saber
N. Donga
ForwardI. Adel
Hamza Abdelkarim
H. Hassan
Trezeguet
Zizo
New Zealand & Egypt Squad Analysis
There is a wealth of attacking talent possessed by these two nations, and that was on show in the opening round. New Zealand fans will want to see more of the flourishing partnership between Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood and Motherwell’s Elijah Just. While Just scored both of their goals, it was Wood who provided the winger the assists.
However, improving on their current run of one win in 12 matches is not entirely dependent on this potent partnership. There has to be better decision-making in defence. The coach might consider resting 37-year-old Michael Boxall as they face a tougher, quicker opponent. The Minnesota United defender won just 38% of his duels in the Iran match.
Egypt keeper El Shenawy’s 77th cap will be focused on stopping the potent Wood-Just partnership.
Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush will be looking to cash in on New Zealand’s defensive struggles. Salah showed his lethal edge against Belgium with the assist in Emam Ashour’s goal. That was his sixth goal involvement in eight matches for Egypt.
He should, however, strive to improve on his single shot on target in the Belgium encounter. The former Liverpool man did help out defensively, though, winning 42% of his duels. With recent struggles in defence, Egypt conceding three in two matches, Salah’s defensive play could be key again here.
Most goals and assists
New Zealand
Egypt
E. Just
(2 Goals)
E. Ashour
(1 Goals)
C. Wood
(2 Assists)
M. Salah
(1 Assists)
New Zealand - Egypt Key Points
- Egypt are winless in seven of their last 10 matches.
- New Zealand managed just one win in their last 12 outings.
- Half of Egypt’s last six matches produced draws in regular time.
- Both Egypt and New Zealand have never won a World Cup game.
- New Zealand have drawn each of their last four World Cup matches.
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Our New Zealand vs Egypt Prediction
On paper, Egypt are the stronger side, and they’ve had better numbers lately as well. In their three previous meetings with New Zealand, they remain unbeaten. However, coming into their first-ever competitive match against New Zealand, the head-to-head history may not count for much.
New Zealand have shown in recent matches that they are as capable as Egypt and come here undefeated in four World Cup outings. They haven’t won much in recent times, and neither have the Egyptians. That said, our prediction for New Zealand v Egypt is for the game to end in a draw.
New Zealand vs Egypt Alternative Predictions
BTTS
Both sides scored in Egypt’s last two matches, and they will be looking to address that, with a clear need to strengthen defensively. It won’t be an easy move, given the matchday one form shown by New Zealand’s potent attack.
The fact that both nations will be looking to post a win here makes this even more interesting. New Zealand are struggling defensively, keeping zero clean sheets in 12 matches. Perhaps their attack could compensate, but our second prediction is for both teams to score.
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New Zealand vs Egypt - FAQs
The New Zealand v Egypt match will be played on Monday, 22nd June.
The New Zealand v Egypt match will be staged at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
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