Djibouti vs Egypt National Football Teams match preview for the Africa Qualification Group stage. Get AI predictions, head-to-head stats, recent form, key players, and predicted and official lineups.

Match Preview

All eyes turn to the pitch as Djibouti and Egypt prepare to meet again in the Africa Qualification Group Stage, two years after their last encounter. Back then, Egypt dominated with a resounding 6-0 victory. Ahead of this new clash, Djibouti’s form remains a concern, while Egypt enter as overwhelming favorites with an impressive unbeaten streak.

Djibouti in Deep Struggles

Djibouti’s qualification campaign has been difficult, marked by a five-match losing streak that includes defeats against Guinea Bissau, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. Their defensive weaknesses are glaring, with 26 goals conceded in 7 matches (3.71 per match), while their attack has produced just 4 goals (0.57 per match).

With 0 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, Djibouti are desperate to restore pride, but they face one of the toughest teams in Africa.

Egypt Confident and Unbeaten

In stark contrast, Egypt are on an unbeaten run of 14 matches, coming into this clash after a solid win over Tunisia. Their defense has been outstanding, with six consecutive clean sheets. In this group stage, they remain undefeated, boasting 6 wins and 1 draw, with 16 goals scored (2.29 per match) and only 2 conceded (0.29 per match).

The Pharaohs look set to continue their dominance and are among the strongest contenders to progress further in the tournament.

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Head-to-Head Record

Djibouti and Egypt have met just once in recent history:

• Nov 16, 2023 – Egypt 6-0 Djibouti (Qualification Group Stage)

That emphatic win highlights Egypt’s superiority, both in quality and depth.

Key Players to Watch

• Djibouti:

  • Gabriel Dadzie – Forward expected to lead the attack and try to break Egypt’s defensive wall.

  • Warsama Hassan – Midfielder tasked with providing creativity and balance.

  • Mahdi Houmadi – Defender under pressure to contain Egypt’s prolific strikers.

• Egypt:

  • Mohamed Salah – Captain and star forward, capable of turning the game with his pace and finishing.

  • Mahmoud Trezeguet – Midfielder with an eye for goals in big matches.

  • Mohamed El Shenawy – Goalkeeper who has kept six straight clean sheets, offering stability at the back.

Predicted Lineups

Djibouti (4-4-2):
Mahabdi (GK); Houmadi, Warsama, Abdallah, Mahamoud; Osman, Mohamed, Kassim, Ali; Dadzie, Warsama.

Egypt (4-3-3):
El Shenawy (GK); Ashraf, Hegazy, Abdelmonem, Fathi; Elneny, Sobhi, Trezeguet; Salah, Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed.

AI Match Prediction

Pre-game AI projections make Egypt clear favorites with a 57% chance of victory, compared to 31% for a draw and just 12% for Djibouti.