Senegal Vs Egypt: Match Preview, Predicted Line-ups and Dream11 Predictions

Senegal vs Egypt is the next FIFA World Cup qualifier match for the AFCON side of qualifications. Two months after locking horns in the Africa Cup of Nations final, Egypt and Senegal face off once again as they square off in the first of their two-legged World Cup playoffs clash at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday.

Senegal vs Egypt: Match Preview:

These two are currently the best teams in Africa, and it's kind of a misfortune that they are pitted against each other for a single ticket to the Qatar World Cup. Its either going to be Mohammad Salah or Sadio Mane traveling to Qatar end of this year.

This is also the rematch of the latest African Cup of Nations, which saw the Senegalese lift the trophy after a nail-biting final against the Egyptians. And that too after a penalty shootout.

Going on, Senegal had remained unbeaten throughout their qualification campaign, and had also scored the most number of goals in their group. Note that they had also conceded the least in Group H.

Meanwhile, the Egyptians too had a similar campaign in the Qualifiers. They had an unbeaten run all through it, and had scored the most number of goals in the group, as well as had conceded the least.

It goes without saying than an intense rivalry has brewed up between these two squads, and definitely a fierce encounter is on the cards.

By the looks of things, anticipate a closely-fought match-up this Friday. Both teams will be extremely careful not to concede, and probability is very high that we are about to witness a goalless first half.

Team News:

Egypt:

One big advantage that Egypt has in this contest is that they have an experienced 22-man roster. They have five foreign-based players that include Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet and Omar Marmoush. Mohamed Salah is the Premier League's top score, recording 20 goals. He has 47 goals for the national team in his career. The midfield for Egypt will be anchored by Mostafa Mohamed and Mohamed Elneny. Both are having great success playing in the Turkish League.

Egypt will be without Ahmed Hegazzi and Akram Tawfik. Neither played in the African Cup of Nations. Ramadan Sobhi and Mohamed Hany will also be out, as they are listed as day-to-day.

Senegal:

Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly headline the African champions' squad. Goalkeepers Seny Dieng and Alfred Gomis will miss out due to inuries.

Senegal vs Egypt: Head to Head:

The two sides have clashed on 13 occasions in the past and Egypt have a narrow advantage with six wins to their name. Senegal were victorious in five matches, while two fixtures in the past ended in a share of the spoils.

Their most recent meeting came in the final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations when both sides could not be separated in a goalless draw after two hours of action. Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty, having initially missed from 12 yards in regular time.

Recent performances in all competitions:

Egypt:

2-0 win over Liberia

1-0 win over Libya

3-0 win over Libya

2-2 draw against Angola

2-1 win over Gabon

Senegal:

3-1 win over Congo

4-1 win over Namibia

4-1 win over Namibia

1-1 draw against Togo

2-0 win over Congo

Senegal vs Egypt: Predicted Line-ups:

Egypt Predicted XI (4-3-3): Mohamed El-Shennawy (GK); Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh, Mohamed Abdelmomen, Ayman Ashraf, Ahmed Fatouh; Hamdi Fathi, Amr El-Sulya, Mohamed Elneny; Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet.

Senegal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Edouard Mendy (GK); Bouna Sarr, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Saliou Ciss; Pape Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Idrissa Gana Gueye; Sadio Mane, Keita Balde, Ismaila Sarr.

SEN vs EGY: Dream11 Predictions: