CAF Africa Cup of Nations:Egypt vs Benin Pro Prediction & Betting Tips

Match: Africa Cup of Nations

Fixture: Egypt vs Benin

Local Kick-off Time: 17:00, 5th January

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Opening Odds

Prediction: Egypt to Win

In the Asian Handicap, Egypt is given a -1.25 goal line, a slight increase from the opening odds of -1 goal. Clearly, external confidence in Egypt’s performance in this match has been continuously rising. However, it is relatively rare for Egypt to win by a margin of two or more goals in their last five international matches. Therefore, Egypt will secure victory in the Round of 16, but it will be difficult for them to defeat their opponents by more than two goals.

Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:

Egypt:

Egypt delivered a solid performance in the group stage of this Africa Cup, advancing to the knockout stage as the group winner of Group C. They remained unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw in 3 group matches, scoring 3 goals and conceding only 1, demonstrating strong stability at both ends of the pitch. In terms of the squad, Egypt has almost no injuries or suspensions, giving the coach ample room for tactical adjustments. Egypt mainly adopts a possession-based 4-3-3 formation, with their tactical core centered around world-class star Mohamed Salah, relying on wing raids and set-pieces as the main attacking methods. The team’s midfield possesses sufficient defensive tenacity; with Mohamed Elneny returning from suspension, the midfield defensive intensity has been further enhanced, enabling effective interception of the opponent’s passing lines. On the wings, Salah’s exceptional ability to dribble, cut inside and shoot on the right flank makes him the team’s primary scoring source, while Omar Marmoush can also act as a secondary scoring option.

Benin:

Benin achieved a historic breakthrough in this Africa Cup, qualifying for the knockout stage as the third-placed team in Group D—marking the first time in the team’s history that they have advanced to the knockout phase of the Africa Cup main tournament. During the group stage, Benin’s performance was inconsistent, with 1 win and 2 losses in 3 matches, scoring only 1 goal while conceding 4, revealing obvious flaws at both ends of the pitch. Facing Egypt, a team significantly stronger than themselves, Benin is likely to continue with their pragmatic 5-4-1 compact defensive formation. Their core strategy will be to contract the defense, compress space, restrict the opponent’s attacks through tenacious defense, and then rely on the forwards’ speed to launch counter-attacks. However, due to limited midfield interception capabilities, Benin will struggle to cut off Egypt’s passing sequences and is likely to be trapped in a passive defensive situation. In attack, the team lacks creativity in open play—their only goal in the group stage came from a set-piece. Facing Egypt’s experienced defensive line, counter-attack opportunities will be extremely limited.

Final Prediction:

Asian Handicap: Egypt -1.25

European Handicap: Egypt Win

Predicted Scores: 2-1, 2-0, 3-1

Predicted Total Goals: 2, 3, 4