Egypt vs Nigeria prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 16, 2025
On Tuesday, December 16, we are set for an international friendly between Egypt and Nigeria. The match will kick off at 19:00 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this game.
Egypt vs Nigeria: match preview and head-to-head
The Egypt national team recently competed in the FIFA Arab Cup but failed to reach the knockout stage. They suffered a 0–3 defeat to Jordan and recorded two draws, finishing with two points and exiting the tournament. The team are now turning their focus to the Africa Cup of Nations. Exactly one week later, on December 22, they will begin their AFCON campaign with a first-round match against Zimbabwe. It is clear that not all Europe-based players will feature in this friendly, as they will be given rest and will prepare directly for the opening AFCON match. Therefore, Mohamed Salah should not be expected to play in this game.
Nigeria are also preparing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The team have just one friendly scheduled, this match against Egypt, before starting their AFCON journey on Tuesday, December 23. In their opening game, they will face Tanzania. Unlike Egypt, Nigeria have not participated in any tournaments recently. In the second half of November, the team played in the World Cup qualification play-offs, where they defeated Gabon 4–1 but lost 1–2 to DR Congo. As a result, they will not be heading to the World Cup. Nigeria’s key players are also unlikely to feature in this match, as they are preparing for the official start of the tournament.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Egypt have won only one of their last five matches.
- Nigeria have suffered just one defeat in their last seven matches.
- Egypt have conceded at least one goal in five consecutive matches.
- The most recent head-to-head meeting saw Nigeria beat Egypt 1–0.
Probable line-ups
- Egypt: Bassam, Zakaria, El-Eraky, El-Wensh, Tawfik, Afsha, Marei, Mohamed, Gaber, Islam Issa, Hamdy
Prediction
This match serves as preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations, and it is unlikely that either side will push themselves to the limit or play at full intensity. The suggested bet is for both teams to score.
