Egypt vs Sierra Leone Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

Egypt vs Sierra Leone Preview

• Competition: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Tuesday, 25th March
• Kick-Off Time: 07:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Cairo International Stadium

The Egypt vs Sierra Leone match will take place on Wednesday, 26 March at the Cairo International Stadium. The table toppers will host the third-placed team in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers fixture.

Egypt won their first international match of the year by beating Ethiopia 2-0, thanks to Mohamed Salah and Ahmed Sayed's goals. Despite being the away side they dominated the game and showed their quality on the pitch. After five games in the World Cup Qualifiers, they have a lead of five points in the points table. They have won four games and have drawn one till now and they are the only team who are unbeaten in the group. With 13 points on the table, Egypt will be hungry for more points in the upcoming clashes. They have faced Sierra Leone once and have beaten them comfortably, they will look to do the same on Thursday.

Sierra Leone secured one crucial (3-1) victory over Guinea-Bissau in the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, a result that bolsters Egypt's national team in their quest for qualification. The win helps Sierra Leone to move into third place as they have won two matches, drawn two and lost once, as they have eight points on the board. The away team has players on their side who can create a lot of trouble for the home team and surely this fixture will be a close one for sure. Playing against Egypt at their home will surely be a difficult task for the away side but with proper tactics and determination, they can make an upset away from home. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Egypt Team News

The team doesn't have any injury or suspension concerns for the upcoming clash and all players are fit to play.

Sierra Leone Team News

Similarly, for the away team, all the players are fit and will be available for the clash against Egypt on Thursday.

Egypt vs Sierra Leone Predicted Lineups

Egypt Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: El Shenawy

Defenders: Hany, Rabia, Abdelmonem, Trezeguet

Midfielders: Attia, Sayed, Fathy

Forwards: Salah, Faisal, Marmoush

Sierra Leone Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Sesay

Defenders: Jalloh, Turay, Bah, Tarawallie

Midfielders: Bangura, Koroma, Dumbuya, Fomah

Forwards: N. Kamara, Bundu

Egypt vs Sierra Leone Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced only once at an international level and Egypt won that fixture

Key Players to Watch Out for Egypt vs Sierra Leone

Omar Marmoush (Egypt)

Marmoush has a compact and agile body frame, with a low centre of gravity allowing him to drive through tight spaces. He works extremely hard and is hard to defend against. His pace makes him an awkward opponent for defenders when he runs in behind them. He is a decent dribbler as well and that's why he gets fouled quite often in a match. He is a versatile player who can play at any position in the forward line and is a key player for his club and country. His acceleration and agility help him in making sharp turns and when he combines his physicality with his technical skills it is almost impossible to stop him. Marmoush's direct and quick playing style makes him even more dangerous on the field. He has played seven games for Manchester City in which he scored four goals till now.

Mustapha Bundu (Sierra Leone)

Bundu is a key player for Sierra Leone as he is known for his knack for goalscoring. He is a very strong, agile player who is capable of scoring with both of his feet. Bundu has played in a lot of different countries and with his experience he can make a difference on the field. Even though there have been some times when he fails to find the back of the net that doesn't mean he performs poorly as he does his defensive duties very well and doesn't complain and has a good attitude on the pitch. He will be the biggest threat to the home team's defence for sure. In 29 matches this season he has scored six goals and has provided four assists.

Egypt vs Sierra Leone Prediction

This will be an exciting clash for sure, as both teams have got quality players on their side. This will be a close encounter for sure as both teams' style of play is also quite similar. Playing against Egypt at home will not be easy for Sierra Leone, but the home team will probably win this fixture by a small margin.

Predicted Score: Egypt 2-1 Sierra Leone

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