BETTING GUIDE: Angola vs Egypt, match preview, team news and betting tip
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Reading Time: 3min | Mon. 29.12.25. | 13:19
Angola, meanwhile, desperately need a victory to leapfrog South Africa and keep their knockout hopes alive in this high-stakes African showdown
In a crucial final Group B encounter at the 2025 AFCON, bottom-placed Angola host group leaders Egypt at Stade d’Agadir on Monday, with kickoff at 7:00 pm (EAT).
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While Egypt have already secured top spot on tiebreakers and a spot in the round of 16, the Pharaohs aim to maintain their unbeaten run and momentum; Angola, meanwhile, desperately needs a victory to leapfrog South Africa and keep their knockout hopes alive in this high-stakes African showdown.
Angola enters this must-win clash in shaky form, sitting at the bottom of Group B with just one point from two matches after a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe and a 2-1 loss to South Africa.
Looking at their last five outings, they have managed two wins (a 4-1 friendly over Mozambique and a 3-2 win over Zambia), one draw, and two losses, scoring nine goals while conceding seven, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Home form has been inconsistent, with draws dominating recent fixtures at neutral AFCON venues, and their away record mirrors this caution, often relying on counter-attacks but struggling to convert.
Team news sees Patrice Beaumelle with a near-full squad, though AEK Athens forward Zini remains sidelined with injury.
Key players include prolific attacker Gelson Dala (21 international goals, including one this tournament), midfielder Show (recent scorer against South Africa), and playmaker Fredy, whose vision could unlock Egypt's backline if Angola exploits transitions effectively.
Egypt, the seven-time champions, have underlined their title credentials with an unbeaten group campaign, topping Group B with six points from wins over Mozambique (2-1) and South Africa (1-0).
Their last five matches show three wins, one draw, and one loss, scoring six goals and conceding six, with a solid defensive base.
Home form at neutral grounds has been dominant, while away they've shown resilience, grinding out results through set-pieces and counters.
Hossam Hassan plans rotations to manage fatigue, potentially starting youngsters like Mohamed Shehata, Mohanad Lasheen, and Mahmoud Saber in midfield, with forwards Salah Mohsen, Osama Faisal, and Emam Ashour up top; right-back Mohamed Hany is suspended after a red card, with Ahmed Eid likely deputizing.
Star man Mohamed Salah (two goals this AFCON, scoring in five straight tournaments) remains pivotal, supported by creative sparks like Mostafa Mohamed and Mahmoud Trezeguet for link-up play.
Head-to-head stats favor Egypt heavily, with the Pharaohs unbeaten in six competitive meetings (three wins, three draws), including a 1-0 win in 2021 World Cup qualifiers; average goals sit at 2.5 per game, with BTTS in 50% and over 2.5 in 50%.
Key Pointers:
Egypt are unbeaten in their six competitive encounters against Angola.
Egypt have won their two opening 2025 AFCON matches.
Angola are winless in their two 2025 AFCON matches.
Angola have failed to win their last four competitive matches.
Prediction: Egypt to win with over 11.5 goals
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