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Brazil and Egypt continue their preparations for the World Cup with a friendly at the Cleveland Browns Stadium on Saturday night.
Brazil warmed up with a 6-2 win over Panama last time out, and will look to continue that winning momentum heading into the tournament.
Meanwhile, Egypt were also victorious in a 1-0 friendly win over Russia, and will look to be competitive against the Brazilians with the talent they boast in their own squad.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Brazil vs. Egypt key stats
- Brazil have won their last two games after going winless in their previous two (D1, L1).
- Egypt are unbeaten in their previous five friendlies (W4, D1).
- Brazil have won each of the last six H2Hs, although the last was in 2011.
Brazil vs. Egypt preview: Pharaohs to upset Selecao?
| Brazil | vs | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | FIFA Ranking | 29 |
| Neymar (128) | Most Caps | Mohamed Salah (115) |
| Neymar (79) | Most Goals | Mohamed Salah (67) |
| 899 | Total Caps | 801 |
| 150 | Total Goals | 125 |
| 0 | Uncapped Players | 2 |
Brazil are the record winners of the World Cup having won it five times, but have not lifted the trophy since 2002.
They are not particularly a dominant force in international football anymore, having finished fifth in South American qualifying to get to this summer's tournament.
Carlo Ancelotti has been brought in to try and get them back to the heights they have achieved before, and the Italian boasts an excellent CV at club level.
Brazil still boast world-class players in the squad too, but they continue to sweat on the fitness of top appearance-maker and goalscorer of the 26 in Neymar, who has not played for his country since 2023 and is very much a wildcard pick for the World Cup.
Just like Neymar has been talismanic for his country, Mohamed Salah is the same for Egypt with 67 goals in 115 senior caps.
For the Pharaohs to go deep in the World Cup, they will be relying on him for inspiration to lift the quality of the other players in the squad.
Salah was not risked in Egypt's previous 1-0 friendly win over Russia, but should be available here alongside the rest of the 26-man squad.
Hossam Hassan will lead the African nation this summer, and this friendly against Brazil provides great preparation for their opening World Cup match against group favourites Belgium.
Brazil vs. Egypt form guide & betting tips
| Brazil | vs | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
WDLWW |
Form | LLWDW |
| 13 | Goals For | 5 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 1 |
LWW |
Friendlies | WDW |
Whispers predicts: Brazil 1-1 Egypt
Brazil are 4/11 (1.36) favourites to win, but given Egypt's recent form and stubbornness against top nations, having drawn 0-0 with World Cup favourites Spain in March, we are willing to go against the bookies here.
The Double chance – Draw/Egypt at 9/4 (3.25) is simply too tempting for us to turn down as an opening bet.
Given the Pharaohs have conceded just once in their last five internationals, Under 2.5 goals at 7/5 (2.40) also appeals, while BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) is our final pick having come through in Brazil's previous four matches.
Overall, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, which can be backed at 9/1 (10.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 7/5 (2.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Double chance – Draw/Egypt at 9/4 (3.25) | Likelihood: Outsider