Australia vs Egypt Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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On Friday afternoon, there’s more Round-of-32 action coming our way. This time, we’re in Texas, where Australia and Egypt clash as two of the second-place-finishers.
Given the level of opponent that they could’ve faced in the Round-of-32, the Australians have done well to land themselves a tie against the Egyptians. In fact, the Socceroos might just fancy themselves to get the job done.
The Pharaohs will also view this as a winnable game. After all, they’re unbeaten in three and have already upset the likes of Belgium, so why shouldn’t they be confident? As both teams look set to take to the field feeling confident, ‘Both Teams to Score’ appeals a little more than odds of +120 suggest that it might.
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Australia vs Egypt Form
Australia and Egypt Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 25, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 19, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 30, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - FIFA Series
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Mar 31, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Sep 5, 2025 - International Friendlies
Jun 5, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 20, 2025 - World Cup
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 25, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 19, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 30, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 26, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 21, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 15, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 26, 2026 - World Cup
May 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 17, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 10, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 5, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 26, 2025 - AFCON
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 21, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 15, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 14, 2026 - AFCON
Australia - Egypt: Form Analysis
Despite being stuck in what appeared to be a tricky group alongside co-hosts USA, Turkey and Paraguay, the Australians battled hard, picking up a huge win over the Turks during the first round of group games, before bouncing back from a defeat to the Stars and Stripes, toughing it out against Paraguay, securing the point needed to advance to the knockouts. Tony Popovic’s men may even have their sights set on making it further.
Hossam Hassan’s men were handed a tough start by taking on Belgium during the first round of group games, but they battled hard, played some promising counter-offensive soccer and held on for a tie, before building on that positive effort to defeat New Zealand.
The Egyptians should be pleased with how they’ve gone about their business at this World Cup. Hossam Hassan’s men were handed a tough start by taking on Belgium during the first round of group games, but they battled hard, played some promising counter-offensive soccer and held on for a tie, before building on that positive effort to defeat New Zealand. That win followed a sturdy tie against the Iranians, and if nothing else, they’ve proved that they’re not easy to beat.
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Egypt v Australia last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
M. Ryan
P. Izzo
DefenderM. Degenek
J. Geria
C. Burgess
K. Trewin
MidfielderP. Okon-Engstler
C. Devlin
ForwardN. Velupillay
T. Yengi
M. Toure
A. Mabil
A. Hrustic
M. Alaa
M. Elshenawy
M. Soliman
DefenderY. Ibrahim
K. Hafez
Tarek Alaa
MidfielderN. Donga
Marawan Attia
ForwardO. Marmoush
Zizo
Hamza Abdelkarim
H. Hassan
Ibrahim Adel
Missing players
J. Italiano
Ahmed Fatouh
M. Abdelmoneim
H. Abdelmaguid
MidfielderHamdy Fathy
M. Lashin
ForwardM. Salah
Australia & Egypt Squad Analysis
Nestory Irankunda came back into the starting XI for the Socceroos last time out, and given that his pace and direct play on the break is key, the Watford forward is expected to once again spearhead the Aussie attack. Jackson Irvine came in for Paul Okon-Engstler, but those two could switch once again, with the latter starting here.
Jackson Irvine came in for Paul Okon-Engstler, but those two could switch once again, with the latter starting here.
Egypt’s best performance arguably came against New Zealand, so we could see Hossam Hassan name a similar starting XI to the one that faced the All Whites. Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush will continue to be key parts of the offense, though Trezeguet, who came on as a sub in the game, should start having done so to good effect against Paraguay last time out. The former Aston Villa man now has two goals and assists in two games.
Most goals and assists
Australia
Egypt
C. Metcalfe
(1 Goals)
,
N. Irankunda
(1 Goals)
E. Ashour
(1 Goals)
,
M. Salah
(1 Goals)
,
Trezeguet
(1 Goals)
,
Mostafa Zico
(1 Goals)
,
M. Saber
(1 Goals)
P. Okon-Engstler
(1 Assists)
M. Salah
(2 Assists)
Australia - Egypt Key Points
- Both teams scored in Egypt's most recent game at this World Cup.
- Both teams have now scored in 100% of Egypt's matches at this World Cup.
- Both teams have also scored in four Egypt's last five games overall.
- Both teams should see this as a winnable game, prompting both to get on the front foot.
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Our Australia vs Egypt Prediction
The early market is pricing this game as a relative lack of goals is likely, though if we really think about it, it’s not too difficult to conclude that the chances of both teams finding the net in this game are slightly greater than the early odds suggest.
After all, the Egyptians have scored and conceded in 100% of their matches at this tournament, while both teams will surely see this as a huge opportunity to advance, promoting a game where both look to do some damage.
Our Australia vs Egypt Pick: Both Teams to Score.
Australia vs Egypt - Other Interesting Picks
Australia to Win
At odds of +250, betting on the Australian win is far from the worst move. The Socceroos are at their best when playing on the break, and it’s highly likely that the Egyptians will try to dictate the tempo, but when doing that they’ve struggled to be hugely creative. If the Aussies defend as stoutly as they did against the Turks, then they could easily deliver another counter-offensive win against the odds.
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