Mauritania vs Egypt prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 15, 2024
One of the matches in the fourth round of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers will be held on Tuesday in Nouakchott, where Mauritania will host Egypt. Here’s a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Mauritania
Mauritania’s national team isn’t yet considered one of Africa’s top sides, but they were a pleasant surprise at the last Africa Cup of Nations. Finishing third in their group, they qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. However, they faced a tough opponent in Cape Verde in the knockout stage and, despite a strong fight, were narrowly defeated.
In World Cup qualifiers, Mauritania has had a poor start, currently sitting at the bottom of Group B after four rounds. In the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, they managed to secure a home victory over Botswana (1-0), but then suffered a defeat in an away game against the same Cape Verde side, conceding two unanswered goals. Last week, Mauritania also lost to Egypt (0-2).
Egypt
The "Pharaohs" remain one of the dominant forces on the African continent. Multiple-time Africa Cup of Nations champions, they entered the most recent tournament with high expectations, but failed to live up to them, finishing second in their group behind none other than Cape Verde. Egypt's campaign ended in the playoffs after a dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo.
Nevertheless, Egypt has been impressive in World Cup qualifiers, currently leading their group with 10 points after four rounds. In the Africa Cup of Nations qualification, the "Pharaohs" have been flawless: victories over Cape Verde (3-0), Botswana (4-0), and their recent win over Mauritania (2-0) have practically secured them the top spot in their group.
Match Facts
- In the two meetings between these teams, only Egypt has scored.
- In Egypt’s last three matches, the bet on “Both Teams to Score” hasn’t worked.
- In Mauritania’s last nine matches, both teams did not score.
Head-to-Head
Egypt has defeated Mauritania in two meetings: last week in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 2-0 scoreline and in a friendly in April 2012, 3-0.
Probable Lineups
- Mauritania: Niasse, Fofana, Diav, Houebib, Koita, Keita, Abdoulaye, Sy, Ngom, Moussine, Amar
- Egypt: El-Shenawy, Hani, Rabia, Sobhi, Hamdi, Fathi, Atteya, Salah, Zizo, Trezeguet, Faisal
Prediction
Bookmakers are offering favorable odds of 1.75 for an Egypt win. We believe Mauritania has little chance of even securing a draw. Our pick: “Egypt to Win.”
