Guinea-Bissau vs Egypt Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News

9:41am on Monday 10th June 2024
By Jake Skudder

The World Cup Qualifying clash between Guinea-Bissau and Egypt is set to be an exciting encounter.

Both teams are undefeated, making this match crucial in determining their positions in Group A. Here's a detailed look at the prediction, team news, form, and more.

Match Preview

Guinea-Bissau hosts Egypt at Estadio Nacional 24 de Setembro on June 10, 2024. Both teams have shown strong performances so far in the qualifiers.

Guinea-Bissau, despite two draws, remains second in Group A. Egypt, with an unbeaten record, leads the group and aims to extend their lead.

Guinea-Bissau's Journey

Guinea-Bissau started their World Cup qualifying campaign with commendable performances, placing them second in their group.

Their recent goalless draw against Ethiopia allowed them to leapfrog Burkina Faso.

However, the Djurtus need to find the back of the net more consistently, having managed to keep clean sheets in their last two matches against Djibouti and Ethiopia.

Egypt's Dominance

Egypt has been dominant, winning all their matches in the group stage. Their latest 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in Cairo showcased their resilience and tactical prowess.

Despite their historic underperformance in World Cups, Egypt aims to secure a spot in the 2026 tournament, led by key players like Trezeguet and Mohamed Salah.

Team News

Guinea-Bissau

Houboulang Mendes is expected to return after his suspension. Coach Luis Boa Morte will rely heavily on Mama Balde to lead the attack.

The team’s defence has been solid, with consecutive clean sheets, but the attacking unit needs to step up.

Egypt

Egypt will likely field a strong lineup featuring stars like Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet.

Trezeguet has been pivotal, scoring the last four goals for Egypt in the qualifiers. Salah, despite his recent goal drought, remains a crucial player.