Our Egypt vs South Africa Prediction: 1-1
Egypt vs South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Egypt vs South Africa stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Egypt's Last Match – Egypt vs Zimbabwe
Egypt will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations triumph against Zimbabwe on December 22. In that match, Egypt controlled 77% of possession and managed 22 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Egypt | 77% | 22 (11) | 2.51 | 95 |
 Zimbabwe | 23% | 6 (3) | 0.37 | 21 |
South Africa's Last Match – South Africa vs Angola
South Africa must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Angola in their last outing. In that match, South Africa recorded 58% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Africa | 58% | 8 (4) | 0.34 | 37 |
 Angola | 42% | 4 (4) | 0.63 | 37 |
Egypt vs South Africa Stats
Key Stats
| Egypt | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Egypt are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while South Africa average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Egypt 14-10
South Africa 18-7
What are the odds for this match?
Egypt to win: @1.9
Draw: @3
South Africa to win: @4.75