League: Football Africa Cup of Nations Event: Egypt vs Zimbabwe ⚽ Bet on: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.69 ✍️ The Pharaohs will be without their defensive leader Mohamed Abdelmonem (Nice), a significant absence that is likely to prompt head coach Hossam Hassan to adopt a more cautious and risk-averse approach, particularly in the opening match. Egypt’s recent pattern strongly favors low-scoring encounters, with nine of their last ten matches finishing under 2.5 goals. The emphasis has clearly been on defensive solidity and clean sheets rather than emphatic victories, a trend reinforced by the frequent double-marking of Mohamed Salah by weaker opponents. Zimbabwe arrive with a clearly defined defensive game plan. The return of Nakamba (Luton Town) provides much-needed leadership and structure in midfield, but their attacking output remains extremely limited, averaging just 0.2 goals per game in recent fixtures. As a result, Zimbabwe are unlikely to commit numbers forward, with their primary objective being to remain compact and protect their goal.

Egypt are heavy favourites to defeat Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations group stage match. With a rich history in the competition, including seven titles, and a recent resurgence in form, Egypt, featuring Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, boast a potent attacking force that Zimbabwe will struggle to contain. Having found their winning touch, Egypt are expected to dominate and secure a group stage victory.