Egypt vs Botswana Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | 2025 AFCON Qualifiers, November 19, 2024

Egypt vs Botswana Preview

• Date: Tuesday, November 19
• Kick-off Time: 3:00 pm GMT
• Venue: 30 June Air Defence Stadium, al-Qahirah (Cairo), Egypt

Egypt and Botswana will go toe-to-toe at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Egypt on Tuesday as a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Round Six in Group C. Unsurprisingly, Egypt is at the top of the group with 13 points from five matches. Botswana is also not far behind with seven points in the bag but cannot afford to slip with only one matchday to go. The Egypt vs Botswana fixture promises to be a fascinating encounter with plenty at stake for both countries.

A 1-1 draw against Cape Verde has been the only imperfect result for Egypt in the qualifying campaign so far. Egypt has been unbeaten since the end of March, and it has a run that includes seven matches. Qualification was considered the minimum expectation from the Egypt National Team which has duly been fulfilled. Egypt will now have its eyes set on the ambitious World Cup Qualification campaign which starts from March 2025.

Botswana will be content with how the recent games have played out. In the last six games, the nation has managed three victories to go with a draw and two defeats. Botswana’s two narrow victories against Cape Verde both home and away have boosted Botswana’s qualification chances. The anxiety in the Botswana camp will be regarding Cape Verde. The latter is only three points behind and has the same goal difference. The national team will be determined to avoid defeat at any cost which will ensure Botswana’s presence at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Egypt Team News

Mohamed Hamdi (Knee Injury) and Nasser Maher (Muscle Injury) will be the names on the injury list for Egypt on Tuesday. Egyptian icon Mohamed Salah has not been included in the squad this international break by manager, Hossam Hassan. Sam Morsy and Omar Fayed are also not in the squad.

Botswana Team News

The Botswana National Team prefers to go with a 4-1-4-1 formation. The shape will give the nation a competitive advantage in the midfield with some of the midfielders joining the attack during possession.

Egypt vs Botswana Predicted Lineups

Egypt Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: El Shenawi

Defenders: Eid, Fathi, Rabia, Kamal

Midfielders: Shehata, Kouka, Saber

Forwards: Mohamed, Adel, Faisal

Botswana Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Goalkeeper: Phoko

Defenders: Velaphi, Gaoloalwe, Ditlhokwe, Johnson

Midfielders: Modingwane, Sesiny, Mohutsiwa, Baruti, Seakanyeng

Forwards: Orebonye

Egypt vs Botswana H2H Record

Unsurprisingly, Egypt has the upper hand over Botswana in recent head-to-head encounters. In the last four meetings between the two sides, Egypt has won all matches with an aggregate scoreline of 9-0.

Key Players to Watch in Egypt vs Botswana

Omar Marmoush (Egypt)

Omar Marmoush has already been declared as the find of the season. Marmoush has captured the eyes of the football world with his brilliant displays for Eintracht Frankfurt this season. The 25-year-old has 11 goals and seven goals this season already which reflects that his game is backed by statistics as well. Mohamed Salah has also heaped praises on the youngster and touted him as the next big thing in Egyptian football. Marmoush will certainly be on the radar of several European clubs for a potential move next summer and every match from now on will be closely monitored by the scouts of interested sides.

Egypt vs Botswana

The fixture should be a walk in the park for Egypt. Despite the visitors’ hunger and need for a win, it is difficult to contemplate Botswana taking anything from the game. The Egypt National Team will look to make it a goal fest with plenty of goals on board.

Predicted Score: Egypt 3-0 Botswana

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