LiontipsSenegal vs Egypt. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (February 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Senegal are one step away from securing their ticket to Qatar. The team won the second stage of the World Cup qualifiers, beating Congo, Namibia, and Togo.
Aliou Cissé's side have never won the Cup of Nations, but they were the runner-ups twice. They will strive to beat Egypt in their third attempt to win the continental trophy.
The Lions of Teranga scored only one goal at the group stage of the tournament, but that was enough to advance to the knockouts. After that, they confidently defeated Cape Verde (2:0), Ecuatorial Guinea (3:1) and Burkina Faso (3:1).
Sadio Mané (FC Liverpool) is the top scorer for Senegal with three goals to his name.
On the other side, we have another Liverpool player Mohamed Salah with two goals for Egypt.
The Pharaohs have just lost to Tunisia in the FIFA Arab Cup final, and their eyes are on Africa's most important trophy. Egypt have won the Cup of Nations seven times and were strong favourites this year as well.
Carlos Queiroz's men lost to Nigeria (0:1) at the group stage and haven't suffered a defeat since. In the playoffs, Egypt passed Cote d'Ivoire on penalties, prevailed over Morocco in overtime, and knocked Cameroon out of the tournament in a penalty-kick shootout.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:0
Senegal won the last 2 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of Senegal.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 2 of the last 4 games of Egypt, this bet won.
Tip and bets
There haven't been many high-scoring games at this tournament, but Senegal have delivered high performance in their last two matches. The Lions of Teranga have been very impressive in the playoffs and deserve gold medals.
Our prediction - Senegal to win
We expect to opponents to realize their attacking potential and finish the tournament on a bright note. In 2 out of 3 head-to-head games, the two sides scored no less than two goals, so we will be taking the over today.
Second bet - total over 2 goals
