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

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.

Prediction Match Centre

Egypt vs Benin: Starting Lineups Time : 05/01/2026 12:00

Egypt
1 - 1
Finished
Benin
120+3' event Mohamed Salah
119' event Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla / Omar Marmoush
106' event Ahmed Abou El Fotouh
97' event Yasser Ibrahim Ahmed El Hanafi
79' event Hamdi Fathi
69' event Marwan Ateya
59' event Ahmed Sayed / Ibrahim Adel
59' event Emam Ashour / Mahmoud Ibrahim Hassan,Trezeguet
45+1' event Ahmed Abou El Fotouh / Mohamed Hamdi
29' event Marwan Ateya
13' event Rami Rabia
event 118' Matteo Ahlinvi
event 108' Attidjikou Samadou
event 106' Gislain Ahoudo / Hassane Imourane
event 106' Matteo Ahlinvi / Yohan Roche
event 101' Mohamed Tijani
event 90+1' Romaric Amoussou / Rodolfo Aloko
event 83' Jodel Dossou
event 77' Olatoundji Tessilimi / Dokou Dodo
event 77' Attidjikou Samadou / Sessi DAlmeida
event 32' Jodel Dossou / Tosin Aiyegun
event 27' Junior Olaitan
120+3' event Mohamed Salah
event 118' Matteo Ahlinvi
119' event Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla / Omar Marmoush
event 108' Attidjikou Samadou
106' event Ahmed Abou El Fotouh
event 106' Gislain Ahoudo / Hassane Imourane
97' event Yasser Ibrahim Ahmed El Hanafi
event 106' Matteo Ahlinvi / Yohan Roche
79' event Hamdi Fathi
event 101' Mohamed Tijani
69' event Marwan Ateya
event 90+1' Romaric Amoussou / Rodolfo Aloko
59' event Ahmed Sayed / Ibrahim Adel
event 83' Jodel Dossou
59' event Emam Ashour / Mahmoud Ibrahim Hassan,Trezeguet
event 77' Olatoundji Tessilimi / Dokou Dodo
45+1' event Ahmed Abou El Fotouh / Mohamed Hamdi
event 77' Attidjikou Samadou / Sessi DAlmeida
29' event Marwan Ateya
event 32' Jodel Dossou / Tosin Aiyegun
13' event Rami Rabia
event 27' Junior Olaitan
Egypt Egypt
Substitutions
#25 Ahmed Sayed
#13 Ahmed Abou El Fotouh
#8 Emam Ashour
#11 Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla
#15 Mohamed Shehata
#27 Mahmoud Saber
#18 Mostafa Fathi
#1 Ahmed El-Shenawi
#21 Osama Faisal
#9 Salah Mohsen
#4 Hossam Abdelmaguid
#2 Khaled Sobhi
#26 Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir
#28 Mohamed Ismail
#24 Ahmed Eid
Egypt Egypt Benin Benin
12Shots8
7Shots on Goal3
15Fouls19
4Corner Kick4
1Corners (Overtime)1
19Free kick15
4Offside1
4Yellow card4
1Yellow card (Overtime)3
1Aerial33
3Save2
32Successful Tackles31
17Interceptions11
27Long pass31
3Assist0
1Successful center1
1Offside (Overtime)1
3Shots off goal1
23Head Success17
2Blocked4
16Tackle20
12Dribbles4
26Throw-in32
646Passes510
123Attacks88
41Dangerous attacks24
3BigChances2
3BigChancesMissed1
7ShotsInsideBox3
5ShotsOutsideBox5
84DuelsWon66
1.22ExpectedGoals1.22
0.84xGOpenPlay1.12
1.22xGNonPenalty1.22
0.75xGOT1.26
28Touches In Opposition Box18
16AccurateCrosses21
60GroundDuelsWon49
24AerialDuelsWon17
55Clearances30
Benin Benin
Substitutions
#20 Jodel Dossou
#27 Gislain Ahoudo
#22 Romaric Amoussou
#7 Matteo Ahlinvi
#25 Olatoundji Tessilimi
#4 Attidjikou Samadou
#12 David Kiki
#16 Saturin Allagbe
#23 Adebiyi Marcel Serge Obassa
#2 Rodrigue Fassinou
#24 Razack Rachidou
#26 Charlie Azongnitode
#28 Adam Akimey
#21 Rodrigue Kossi Fiogbe
#14 Mariano Ahouangbo
Commentary
120+3' Goal! Mohamed Salah - Egypt
119' Egypt — substitution: Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla / Omar Marmoush
118' Matteo Ahlinvi - Benin receive a yellow card
108' Attidjikou Samadou - Benin receive a yellow card
106' Ahmed Abou El Fotouh - Egypt receive a yellow card
106' Benin — substitution: Gislain Ahoudo / Hassane Imourane
106' Benin — substitution: Matteo Ahlinvi / Yohan Roche
101' Mohamed Tijani - Benin receive a yellow card
97' Goal! Yasser Ibrahim Ahmed El Hanafi - Egypt
90+1' Benin — substitution: Romaric Amoussou / Rodolfo Aloko
83' Goal! Jodel Dossou - Benin
79' Hamdi Fathi - Egypt receive a yellow card
77' Benin — substitution: Olatoundji Tessilimi / Dokou Dodo
77' Benin — substitution: Attidjikou Samadou / Sessi DAlmeida
69' Goal! Marwan Ateya - Egypt
59' Egypt — substitution: Ahmed Sayed / Ibrahim Adel
59' Egypt — substitution: Emam Ashour / Mahmoud Ibrahim Hassan,Trezeguet
45+1' Egypt — substitution: Ahmed Abou El Fotouh / Mohamed Hamdi
32' Benin — substitution: Jodel Dossou / Tosin Aiyegun
29' Marwan Ateya - Egypt receive a yellow card
27' Junior Olaitan - Benin receive a yellow card
13' Rami Rabia - Egypt receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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