Egypt vs Tunisia Prediction: Mohamed Salah is expected to inspire his side to a victory here

Egypt will square off against Tunisia at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium on Tuesday in a bid to get themselves prepared for next year's AFCON Tournament. The Pharaohs head here on the back of eight consecutive victories and will be desperate to avenge their (1-0) defeat against Atlas Lions in the Arab Cup two years ago.

Egypt

FIFA Ranking: 34th

Last five games: WWWWW

The Pharaohs are unbeaten in their previous eight matches, scoring twenty while conceding twice. After picking up fifteen points from a possible eighteen, they secured the ticket to next year’s AFCON Competition. Egypt have won their previous four friendly games, beating Niger, Liberia, South Sudan and Belgium. Rui Vitoria has not lost a game since his appointment, winning his last seven matches.

Egypt are the favorite 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.

Tunisia

FIFA Ranking: 31st

Last five games: DWWLW

The Atlas Lions returned to winning ways following their (3-0) victory over Botswana. After their defeat against Guinea and a share of the spoils in the friendly to Algeria, an own goal from Alford Velaphi and a brace from Youseff Msakni gave them a much-deserved victory.

Tunisia are among the few sides that’ll play in the AFCON Tournament next year after picking up thirteen points from a possible eighteen. Tunisia boasts of the best defense in the competition, conceding just once in this qualifier. Tunisia have not been at their best in recent games, but we expect a strong performance from them against Egypt.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous five meetings, Egypt have won twice, while Tunisia have recorded four victories. Egypt have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three games against Tunisia. The Pharaohs featured their B team in their recent win over Ethiopia and will have a fully fit squad for this encounter. On the contrary, Tunisia scuffled in the game against Equatorial Guinea and Algeria, and it won't be an easy task here. Egypt are one of the most in-form teams in Africa at the moment and are unbeaten since their Portuguese coach took over. Both sides are familiar with each other, making this encounter an even one, although Egypt will benefit from the home support. Mohamed Salah will lead the line against the Atlas Lions, while Mohamed Trezeguet and Zizo will provide support upfront. Egypt are our favorite pick here, and we expect them to win either half for 1.60.

We expect a slim victory for Egypt here for 2.04.

Tunisia against Egypt produced more (1-0) scoreline with most of the goals scored after the break; bet on the second half highest scoring half for 2.16.

Good luck!