Cape Verde vs Egypt Prediction & Match Preview

• The Cape Verde Islands will most likely rest their key players in what is a meaningless game for them.
• Egypt desperately need a win after back-to-back 2-2 draws so far in the tournament.
• Mostafa Mohamed was on the scoresheet in each of the last two games for Egypt.

Egypt will play for a place in the knockout phase of the 2024 African Cup of Nations on Monday evening when they take on Cape Verde in the last game of Group B. The Pharaohs are yet to win a match in the tournament as they disappointed their fans with two separate 2-2 draws against Cape Verde and Ghana.

To make things worse for the Egyptians, their main star Mohamed Salah was forced out of the pitch just before the half-time break in the second round against Ghana. Liverpool’s skipper will not be available on Monday and we all know that Egypt are a much weaker side without King Mo on the pitch.

The story is completely opposite with the Cape Verde Islands. They are the smallest country in the tournament and yet they became the first to book a place in the last 16 round. They did so with an empathic 3-0 win over Mozambique on Friday afternoon. Former Manchester United forward Bebe and Kevin Pina bagged two fantastic goals on the occasion.

Cape Verde shipped just one goal in the inaugural two games in the tournament. Their back line looked almost impeccable so far and it will be very interesting to see how the Egyptians will cope with it on Monday.

Recent Meetings

This will be the first head-to-head encounter between Cape Verde Islands and Egypt.

Cape Verde vs Egypt Prediction

The Cape Verde Islands have secured the first place in Group B with wins over Ghana and Mozambique. Given they faced Mozambique just three days ago, it is fair to assume that head coach Bubista will rotate his starting lineup for this clash against Egypt. On the other side, the game carries a massive importance for the Pharaohs who can’t afford anything other but a win to advance to the knockout phase. Egypt will be without Mo Salah on Monday but they still have enough quality elsewhere in their ranks. We expect a strong start from Egypt and we’ll back them to have the lead at the half-time and win the match at the end at the 2.20 odds.

Striker Mostafa Mohamed was on target for Egypt in both games so far in the tournament. He will need to take more responsibility in the absence of Salah. Expecting the Cape Verde Islands to rotate the starting XI in a meaningless game for them, we see the value in backing Mohamed to score anytime at the 2.87 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- January 21, 2024

Cape Verde vs Egypt Betting Tips

HT/FT Egypt/Egypt

OK

	2.20 Odds
	2.07 Odds

Mostafa Mohamed to score anytime

OK

2.88 Odds

Exact Score: Egypt 2-0

OK

	6.00 Odds
	5.50 Odds