Egypt vs Benin: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 January

Prediction Match Centre

Egypt

1st place in African Nations Cup

1 - 1

05/01/2026 12:00

Benin

No standing data

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Egypt vs Benin on 05 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Egypt vs Benin preview before placing your bet.

Egypt will face Benin in African Nations Cup on January 5, 2026 at 12:00.
Egypt are currently 1st with 14 points after 6 matches.
Current model prediction leans - with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 8.00.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team

Away team

Prob. %

Pred

Correct
score

Avg.
goals

Coef.

Score

Weather

African Nations Cup

05.01.2026

12:00 2026-01-05

Egypt

Benin

2026-01-05 12:00

11℃～12℃

STANDINGS UP TO 05/01/2026

Group C	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Egypt	14	6	4	2	0	12	2	10
02 Botswana	8	6	2	2	2	4	7	-3
03 Mauritania	7	6	2	1	3	3	6	-3
04 Cape Verde	4	6	1	1	4	3	7	-4

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Nigeria	11	6	3	2	1	9	3	6
02 Benin	8	6	2	2	2	7	7	0
03 Rwanda	8	6	2	2	2	5	7	-2
04 Libya	5	6	1	2	3	3	7	-4

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Egypt	7	3	2	1	0	3	1	2
02 South Africa	6	3	2	0	1	5	4	1
03 Angola	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1
04 Zimbabwe	1	3	0	1	2	4	6	-2

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Senegal	7	3	2	1	0	7	1	6
02 Democratic Rep Congo	7	3	2	1	0	5	1	4
03 Benin	3	3	1	0	2	1	4	-3
04 Botswana	0	3	0	0	3	0	7	-7

Head To Head

20/01/2010 11:59

Egypt

2 - 0

Benin

CAF NC

19/11/2008 13:15

Egypt

5 - 1

Benin

INT CF

04/09/2005 13:30

Egypt

4 - 1

Benin

WCPAF

Egypt

100%

Draw

Benin

Egypt Last 6 matches

29/12/2025 12:00

Angola 0 - 0 Egypt

CAF NC

26/12/2025 11:00

Egypt 1 - 0 South Africa

CAF NC

22/12/2025 16:00

Egypt 2 - 1 Zimbabwe

CAF NC

16/12/2025 14:00

Egypt 2 - 1 Nigeria

INT FRL

09/12/2025 10:30

Egypt 0 - 3 Jordan

ARAB CUP

06/12/2025 14:30

United Arab Emirates 1 - 1 Egypt

ARAB CUP

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Benin

30/12/2025 15:00

Benin 0 - 3 Senegal

CAF NC

27/12/2025 08:30

Benin 1 - 0 Botswana

CAF NC

23/12/2025 08:30

Democratic Rep Congo 1 - 0 Benin

CAF NC

14/12/2025 10:00

Union Touarga Sport Rabat 0 - 1 Benin

INT FRL

18/11/2025 12:00

Burkina Faso 3 - 0 Benin

INT FRL

14/10/2025 12:00

Nigeria 4 - 0 Benin

WCPAF

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Cup

Played games

Egypt

Benin

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 13 matches

YesNo

10 (77%)3 (23%)

In last 13 matches

NoYes

6 (60%)4 (40%)

Egypt

Recent matches

Benin

Under /Over

(62%)8 5(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)7 3(30%)

Under /Over

(31%)4 9(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 10(100%)

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)6 4(40%)

/Yes

(38%)5 8(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)4 6(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Egypt

Benin

Shots

Egypt

Total shots

11.85 avg / game

Blocked

33 total

Avg. 3.30

Benin

Total shots

9.30 avg / game

Blocked

6 total

Avg. 1.50

Egypt Pass Benin

Total passes

6337

Avg. 487 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

3626

Avg. 363 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Egypt

Played games

Benin

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.54

Clean sheets

0.30

4.08

Corners

4.10

19.00

247

Throw-ins

229

22.90

2.46

Offsides

1.00

2.69

GK saves

1.70

Egypt

DISCIPLINARY

Benin

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.92

3.00

0.08

0.00

11.85

154

Fouls

164

16.40

11.15

145

Tackles

133

13.30

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Egypt vs Benin Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Egypt vs Benin on 05 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this African Nations Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Egypt vs Benin Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Egypt's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Benin's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

African Nations Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live African Nations Cup standings and the African Nations Cup form table to understand exactly where Egypt and Benin sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our African Nations Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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