Egypt vs Zimbabwe Prediction: The Pharaohs Meet The Warriors At Casablanca

Egypt vs Zimbabwe: Prediction for the Match on December 22, 2025

The 35th AFCON tournament kicks off in Morocco, and Egypt goes head-to-head against Zimbabwe at the Stade Ardrar as the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets underway. Egypt remains the most successful team in the African Cup of Nations, lifting the trophy seven times and reaching the finals on ten occasions. Zimbabwe, however are  down the pecking order, never failing to exit the tournament after the first round.

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.

🏠 Egypt: Form and Statistics

FIFA Ranking: 34th

Last Five Matches: DDDLW

The Pharaohs of Egypt come into this game under close scrutiny, with their performance in the 2023 edition of the AFCON games, which saw them crash out in the Round of 16, which was considered lucky for a side that didn’t win one single match. They had three stalemates in the groupstage, then drew against the Democratic Republic of Congo, which saw them play penalties and lost in the eventual 7-8 loss.

The seven-time winners were triumphant in the 2013 World Cup qualifiers pairing against Zimbabwe, beating them twice. The most recent meeting was in the 2019 AFCON games when the Egyptians took all points in a well-contested 1-0 win. In the last three direct clashes with Zimbabwe, Egypt has scored seven goals and conceded three

The World Cup qualifiers, however, had a different twist, with the team playing six games, but winning five and tying one, automatically earning their qualification to play on the World stage.

The FIFA Arab Cup has seen them play against Kuwait, the UAE, and Jordan. They replicated 1-1 stalemates against Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, but eventually lost against Jordan in a definitive 3-0 defeat.

In general, the Egyptians are the most successful team in the AFCON, with 27 appearnces, 111 matches played, and seven titles won.

🏁 Egypt: Lineup

Hossam Hassan has his squad set, playing a 4-3-3 lineup captained by Liverpool’s current top controversial man, Mohammed Salah. Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush plays the number 9 spot, a position previously held by Mostafa Mohammed. Other remarkable names on the lineup are five players from Al Alhy i.e, Zizo, Marwan Attia, Mohammed Trezeguet, Mohammed Hany, and Yasser Ibrahim. Once again, he tried to blend experience with youth, fielding veterans like goalie El Shenawy and defender Rami Rabia.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): El-Shenaway, Hamdi-Ibrahim-Rabia-Hany, Zizo-Attia-Fathy, Trezeguet-Marmoush-Salah

👤 Head Coach: Hossam Hassan

⛔ Out: Injured- Mohammed Abdelmonem

✈️ Zimbabwe: Form and Statistics

AFCON Total Matches: 15

AFCON W-D-L: 10-3-2

FIFA Ranking: 129th

The Warriors have been entangled in the COSAFA Cup, the World Cup Qualifiers, and the AFCON. The Council of Southern Africa Football Association tournament saw them fail to qualify for the Round of 16, with the 2-0 defeat to South Africa marking the end of their run in the tournament.

In the World Cup Qualifiers, ten games saw them accrue four stalemates and six losses, also marking the end of their perceived competition for the famed Mundial. The last three games ended in a 1-0 loss against Rwanda, a 0-0 stalemate against South Africa, and a 1-0 win for Lesotho.

The Warriors have not had much luck in the AFCON tournament. Their best results since 2004 all featured early exits after the first round. They have played fifteen AFCON matches, winning three, tying two, and suffering ten losses.

🏁 Zimbabwe: Lineup

Mario Marinica will have to make do with his final 28-man squad, despite missing Marshall Munetsi and Khama Billiat, who will not feature in Casablanca due to injury and non-selection. Their absence is considered a significant setback to the Warriors, whose first game will be against Egypt. Another notable absence is Andy Rinomhota, who, despite receiving a national invitation, was unable to honour it due to pressing family emergencies. Tinotenda Kadowere remains sidelined due to injury problems.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): E.Chipezeze, Lunga-Hadebe-Garananga-Murwira, Musona-Fabisch-Nakamba, Maswahise-Dube-Chirewa

👤 Head Coach: Mario Marinica

⛔ Out: Tinotends Kadowere

🤝Egypt vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Statistics

Overall, there have been fifteen meetings between the teams, with nine wins and four draws for the Egyptians. The Zimbabweans have only won twice, giving history a great prejudice for the northern Africans. In the last six direct meetings between the sides, Egypt has not lost.

📈 Egypt vs Zimbabwe Match Betting Trends

Egypt to score first and win: In the last three matches against Zimbabwe, Egypt scored first. Expect Egypt to score first and win here at 1.40 odds from 1xbet.

Egypt to win: Egypt has won all three recent clashes between the sides. Consider a direct victory for the Pharaohs at 1.35 odds from BC.game

Zimbabwe to score one goal: Zimbabwe has scored a goal in two recent games. Consider at least one goal for the Warriors at 2.34 odds from 1xbet

🎯 Egypt vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction 22 December 2025

Any other outcome but a victory for the Pharaohs will be considered outrageous and strange, considering the quality of players on both lineups and the squad superiority of the Egyptians. The Warriors already have the underdog tag; they will have to contend with a running five-year jinx to get three points from their first tournament opponents. Zimbabwe has never advanced beyond the group stage in the last five AFCON tournaments and will be desperately looking to break that trend. However, they have not done enough to guarantee confidence to achieve such a feat, especially in an opening match against the Egyptians. It should be easy for the Pharaohs. 

 Below are my best predictions:

🔥 Our main prediction will be Under 2.5 Goals at 1.71 odds from1xbet

🔥 Our betting tip will be for a 2:0 correct score at 3.50 odds from Betway

🔥 Our final betting tip will be for Egypt to score at least two goals here at 1.65 odds from BC.game