Egypt vs Ethiopia: Prediction for the Match on September 05, 2025

Egypt vs Ethiopia: Prediction and odds on the Match on 05 September 2025

Egypt will square off against Ethiopia at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday in a bid to get themselves prepared for this year's AFCON Tournament. The Pharaohs head here on the back of six unbeaten runs in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifier. Meanwhile, Ethiopia are still in search of their first win in the competition. 

Egypt: form and statistics

FIFA Ranking: 34th

Last five games: WWDWW

The Pharaohs are unbeaten in their previous six FIFA World Cup matches, scoring fourteen while conceding twice. Egypt head here following their hard-fought (1-0) victory over Sierra Leone on their home turf. After several attempts without a breakthrough, Al Ahly midfielder Zizo scored in the final seconds at the break. The second half didn’t live up to the hype as neither team could get a goal. It ended in a (1-0) slim win for the Pharaohs, who have not won five while sharing the spoils once in this competition. 

After picking up sixteen points from a possible eighteen, Egypt still have a lot to play for in their attempt to appear in the forthcoming World Cup tournament. 

Egypt are the favourite going into the match, boasting a squad full of talent and experience; they will be looking to dominate possession and create chances in the attacking third. The Pharaohs sit comfortably at the top of the log, scoring fourteen times while conceding twice. 

Egypt Lineup

The hosts will have a strong lineup against their opponent tomorrow, with prominent names like Salah and Marmoush in the starting lineup.

Egypt Potential Lineup (4-3-3)

El Shenawy—Hany, Rabia, Abdelmonem, Trezeguet—Zizo, Mohamed Elneny, Attia—Mohammed Salah, Mostafa, Marmoush

Head coach: Hossam Hassan

Ethiopia: form and statistics

FIFA Ranking: 146th

Last five games: LDDLW

Messay Teferi’s men recorded their first win of the competition, defeating a lowly ranked Djibouti at home. After several attempts without a breakthrough, Ethiopia scored six times in a game for the first time since 2010. Bereket Desta and Abubeker Nasir scored a hat-trick apiece to earn their side a massive three points at home. Before then, they had previously lost twice, with the defeats coming against Burkina Faso and Egypt.

The visiting side have had a fair start to the qualifying round, sharing the spoils twice, winning once and recording two losses. 

Ethiopia played a friendly game recently in an attempt to get match fitness for this encounter. It ended in a (0-2) victory over DC United in America. The guests have picked up six points from a combined eighteen, scoring seven and conceding seven.

Ethiopia Lineup

Almost all their players ply their trade in the local league, and this has hampered their performances in recent years. They’ll almost feature the same side that won (6-1) against Djibouti a few months ago.

Ethiopia Potential Lineup (3-5-2)

Nura—Tamene, James, Tekesta—Desta, Tonjo, Waza, Abera, Moges—Worku, Nasir

Head coach: Messay Teferi

Egypt vs Ethiopia: head to head statistics

Ethiopia have won once while Egypt have recorded two wins across their last three meetings in all competitions. Their most recent meeting ended in a dominant (0-2) victory over Ethiopia. 

Egypt vs Ethiopia: Betting Tips & Odds

• Egypt have been unbeaten in the last six FIFA World Cup qualifiers games. You can try out a home win, which is available for 1.25 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
• Fewer than four cards have been awarded in seven of Ethiopia's last seven games. This game might also produce a total of under 4.5 cards, and this option is available for 1.76 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
• Egypt have scored first in seven of their last nine matches in all competitions. You can try out an Egypt score first, which is available for 1.20 on the Bet365 bookmaker website.
• Fewer than 2.5 goals have surfaced in six of the last seven Egyptian games. You can try out less than two goals here for 1.92, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website.

Egypt vs Ethiopia match prediction 05 September 2025

The Egyptians have been consistent with the same squad across the last few years, and we expect certain types of synergy amongst them. They have won five and drawn once in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, scoring fourteen and conceding twice. 

Meanwhile, Ethiopia have been decent lately compared to the past few years. Even though they stand no chance in the group, Messay Teferi’s men will continue to improve under their tactician.

The gap between both teams are extremely wide, considering most of the Egyptian squad play in a more established league. Egypt will approach this matchup confidently, and with Salah and Marmoush up front, we expect goals in this encounter.

Egypt will start strong, and it could be worse for Ethiopia if everything goes as planned for the Pharaohs. 

My match prediction is for Egypt to win and score more than two goals, with a coefficient of 1.92 on the Betway bookmaker. 

My betting tip is for Egypt to score more than a goal before the break with a coefficient of 2.87 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

My final tip for this game is a correct score of (3-0), with a coefficient of 4.80 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

Good luck!