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AFCON: Egypt vs Ghana – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Get expert advice for the AFCON match between Egypt and Ghana. Find top statistics, predictions, and odds all in one place.

In a highly anticipated Group B clash of the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt face Ghana on Thursday at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium.

Egypt, currently positioned 2nd, aim to solidify the Group B standings, while Ghana, holding 4th place, strive to secure a pivotal win and climb the group rankings.

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Egypt Form

Egypt have been on an impressive unbeaten streak, triumphing over Sierra Leone with a convincing 0-2 victory, dominating Tanzania with a commanding 2-0 win, and showcasing their resilience with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Mozambique.

Ghana Form

A single point prevents Ghana from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short, losing by 1-0 Comoros before salvaging a 0-0 draw against Namibia. Their latest match ended in a 1-2 loss to Cape Verde.

Egypt vs Ghana Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Egypt and Ghana. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Egypt did not lose their last 6 games.
  • In their last 6 games, Egypt scored the first goal.
  • Egypt took a half-time lead in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • In 5 of the last 6 Egypt games, there were under 4.5 cards.
  • There were under 10.5 corners in 7 of the last 8 Egypt games.
  • Ghana failed to win their last 3 games.
  • In 6 of the last 8 Ghana games, there were under 4.5 cards.
  • The last 5 Ghana games had under 10.5 corners.

Egypt vs Ghana⁣ – In-form players

No clear picture has emerged yet as to which players will dominate the scoring charts for Egypt and Ghana in this current Africa Cup of Nations season. However, we have listed some of their possible goalscorers in their upcoming match.

Egypt vs Ghana Betting Tips

Full-time result

Egypt have won seven matches, drawn two, and suffered one loss in their recent performances, highlighting a strong overall record. Meanwhile, Ghana have secured victories in three games, drawn three, and faced four defeats in their recent matches, showcasing a more evenly distributed performance.

Both teams to score

Egypt have witnessed both teams scoring in four out of their ten recent matches, showcasing a balanced mix of defensive and offensive performances. Similarly, Ghana have experienced both teams scoring in four out of their ten recent encounters, indicating a consistent occurrence of goal-scoring situations.

Total goals

Egypt have had five out of their recent ten matches surpassing 2.5 goals, while the remaining five stayed under, showcasing a balanced mix of high and low-scoring encounters. On the other hand, Ghana have experienced four out of their recent ten matches exceeding 2.5 goals, with the remaining six staying under, indicating a tendency towards matches with fewer shared goals.

Match predictions: Egypt vs Ghana

To sum up, the upcoming match between Egypt and Ghana seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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