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.