Cape Verde vs Egypt Prediction: Don't underestimate the Pharaohs without Salah

On Friday, Cape Verde will fight for a win against Egypt at the Estadio Nacional De Cabo Verde Stadium. To book their place in Morocco next year, Cape Verde must secure the maximum possible points in their next two matches and hope Botswana loses either of their next games. At the same time, Egypt will play for pride against their opponent, having already qualified. 

FIFA Ranking: 72nd

Last five games: WLWLL

The Blue Sharks' woes continued with another disastrous display against Botswana on the road. Cape Verde, who were stunned on their ground against Botswana, suffered a shocking defeat on the road. In both games, Cape Verde fired thirty-nine shots without finding the back of the net. Cape Verde have struggled to score in this competition, as one of their last two goals in this ground was from a spot-kick. 

Bubista men surrendered to their third loss in the group, as they were unlucky against Botswana. They did everything right except putting the ball in the net, as they dominated from start to the end. It was one of the most shocking results of the round, as Botswana scored from the three shots at goal. Cape Verde have now lost three and won once over their last four matches. They presently sit in third place on the log, scoring twice and conceding five goals. 

Last five games: DWWWW

The Pharaohs are unbeaten in their previous four matches in the group, scoring ten without conceding. Rui Vitoria head here with a slim (1-0) victory over Mauritania on the road, failing to create any big chances against a well-organized opposition. 

Having picked up twelve points from a possible twelve in the competition, Egypt have successfully booked their ticket to next year’s edition of the AFCON. Egypt presently sit at the top of the log with four clean sheets. 

Egypt are the favourite going into the match, boasting a squad full of talent and experience; they will be looking to dominate possession and create chances in the attacking third.

The reserve leg ended in a comfortable (3-0) victory for Egypt on their home turf, scoring three times from six big chances. Egypt will be without their star man, Mohamed Salah, and his absence will surely be felt. On the other hand, Cape Verde still believe they stand a chance in this group, even though the ball isn’t in their court. Regardless of what Cape Verde plays here, if Botswana gets the maximum points against Mauritania, they are out. 

Cape Verde couldn’t beat Botswana in both legs, and we are confident they stand no chance against the Pharaohs, who have gone four games without conceding a goal. 

We believe the guests' second team stand a better chance here, and we are trusting them to win or draw and score less than two goals for 2.11.

We also think both teams will settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.90.

We expect to see more goals after the break for 2.20.

Good luck!