A place in the quarterfinal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be at stake when Egypt and Benin go toe-to-toe with each other at Stade Adrar on Monday, 5 January 2025.
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Egypt vs Benin predictions: Cards expected
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in four of Benin's last five matches across all competitions.
- Benin suffered four defeats in their last five games.
- Egypt are on a four-game unbeaten run.
Correct score prediction: Egypt 2-0 Benin
It is important to note that Benin advanced to the knockout stage of AFCON 2025 as one of the best third-placed teams after losing two of their three group games. Gernot Rohr’s troops have lost four of their last five games in all competitions, failing to score in each defeat.
On the other hand, Egypt are unbeaten in this competition, keeping two clean sheets in their three games so far. They also have never lost to Benin, with three wins and a draw in their four previous clashes.
All things considered, we believe that Egypt will win without conceding.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Egypt clearly favoured
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
This is Benin Republic’s second appearance in the knockout stage of the AFCON. Their first-ever outing was in 2019, where they were knocked out in the quarterfinal.
Egypt, on the other hand, are the most successful team in the history of this competition, having won the Nations Cup a record seven times.
The Pharaohs had a solid group stage campaign, earning seven points from a possible nine. They are currently on a four-game unbeaten run and are brimming with confidence ahead of this skirmish.
Bearing that in mind, Egypt are the expected winners at 4/9 (1.44). Teams with these odds generally have a 69.2% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that five or more cards were awarded in four of Benin's last five games across all competitions, over 4.5 total cards has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: One-sided affair
There have been four previous clashes between these teams, and Egypt have never lost to Benin, with three wins and a draw.
This will also be their second clash at the Nations Cup. Benin suffered a 2-0 defeat against Egypt in the group stage of AFCON 2010, which coincidentally was the year the Pharaohs last won this competition.
Egypt preview: Clean bill of health
The Pharaohs will welcome Mohamed Hany for this game as the defender returns after serving a one-match suspension due to the red card against South Africa in the group phase.
Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush were rested in the inconsequential game against Angola, but both players are expected back in the starting XI for this clash alongside Mahmoud Trezeguet, who is yet to hit the ground running in Morocco for Egypt.
Predicted lineup: El Shenawy (GK), Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Hamdi, Attia, Fathy, Zizo, Trezeguet, Salah & Marmoush.
Last five matches
- Angola 0-0 Egypt
- Egypt 1-0 South Africa
- Egypt 2-1 Zimbabwe
- Egypt 2-1 Nigeria
- Egypt 0-3 Jordan
Benin Republic preview: Cheetahs fancy their chances
Abdoul Rachid Moumini is the only absentee for this key encounter as he serves a suspension for accumulated yellow cards.
Steve Mounie has yet to register a goal for Benin in AFCON 2025, but he is expected to lead the line, with Junior Olaitan and Aiyegun Tosin providing support from the flanks.
Predicted lineup: Dandjinou (GK), Ouorou, Verdon, Tijani, Roche, Imourane, Attidjikou, Tosin, Dodo, Olaitan & Mounie.
Last five matches
- Benin 0-3 Senegal
- Benin 1-0 Botswana
- DR Congo 1-0 Benin
- Burkina Faso 3-0 Benin
- Nigeria 4-0 Benin
Player to watch: Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah is expected to start after he was rested for Egypt's final group game. The Liverpool star found the net in his two appearances so far, and will fancy his chances against Benin on Monday evening.