Egypt vs South Africa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Egypt

W W L D D

1st place in Group C

1-0

26/12/2025 11:00

South Africa

W W W W D

1st place in Group K

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Egypt vs South Africa on 26 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Egypt vs South Africa preview before placing your bet.

Egypt are currently 1st with 14 points after 6 matches.
South Africa sit 1st with 14 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Egypt to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors South Africa, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Egypt have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-12-26

Egypt vs South Africa - Prediction & Odds

Egypt

South Africa

2025-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2025

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 K	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 South Africa	14	6	4	2	0	16	5	11
02 Uganda	13	6	4	1	1	8	5	3
03 Republic of the Congo	4	6	1	1	4	4	12	-8
04 South Sudan	3	6	1	0	5	6	12	-6

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

Head To Head

09/03/2025 15:30

Egypt

1 - 3

South Africa

CAF SC

02/03/2025 11:00

South Africa

1 - 1

Egypt

CAF SC

06/07/2019 15:00

Egypt

0 - 1

South Africa

CAF NC

06/09/2016 13:00

South Africa

1 - 0

Egypt

INT FRL

05/06/2011 14:30

Egypt

0 - 0

South Africa

CAF NC

26/03/2011 14:10

South Africa

1 - 0

Egypt

CAF NC

Egypt

Draw

33%

South Africa

67%

Egypt Last 6 matches

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

02/12/2025 10:30

Egypt 1 - 1 Kuwait ARAB CUP

17/11/2025 12:00

Egypt 1 - 1 Cape Verde INT FRL

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches South Africa

22/12/2025 13:00

South Africa 2 - 1 Angola CAF NC

16/12/2025 10:00

South Africa 1 - 0 Ghana INT FRL

15/11/2025 09:00

South Africa 3 - 1 Zambia INT FRL

14/10/2025 12:00

South Africa 3 - 0 Rwanda WCPAF

10/10/2025 12:00

Zimbabwe 0 - 0 South Africa WCPAF

09/09/2025 12:00

South Africa 1 - 1 Nigeria WCPAF

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Cup

Played games

Egypt

South Africa

104

Goals

Scored

132

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

134

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 90 matches

YesNo

74 (82%)16 (18%)

In last 90 matches

NoYes

71 (68%)33 (32%)

Egypt

Recent matches

South Africa

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Egypt

South Africa

Shots

Egypt

Total shots

11.25 avg / game

Blocked

108 total

Avg. 3.27

South Africa

Total shots

10.54 avg / game

Blocked

90 total

Avg. 2.50

Egypt Pass South Africa

Total passes

19155

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

23859

Avg. 477 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Egypt

Played games

South Africa

104

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.44

4.66

419

Corners

427

4.11

7.58

682

Throw-ins

701

6.74

1.31

118

Offsides

126

1.21

1.88

169

GK saves

125

1.20

Egypt

DISCIPLINARY

South Africa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.62

146

150

1.44

0.06

0.05

9.09

818

Fouls

730

7.02

5.66

509

Tackles

593

5.70

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How We Build the Egypt vs South Africa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Egypt vs South Africa on 26 December 2025 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 South Africa 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 South Africa'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 South Africa 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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