The Matchday 6 World Cup 2026 qualifier between Egypt and Sierra Leone will take place on March 25 at the Cairo International Stadium. Egypt vs. Sierra Leone: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: To be announced
Predicted lineups for Egypt vs. Sierra Leone
Egypt (4-3-3): Mohamed El-Shenawy – Ahmed Hegazi, Mahmoud Hamdi, Ahmed Fathy, Mohamed Abdel-Shafi – Tarek Hamed, Mohamed Elneny, Amr Warda – Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Ramadan Sobhi.
Sierra Leone (4-4-2): Mohamed Kamara – Umaru Bangura, Steven Caulker, Mustapha Dumbuya, Alhassan Koroma – John Kamara, Alhaji Kamara, Kei Kamara, Kwame Quee – Musa Noah Kamara, Mohamed Buya Turay.
Egypt
In their last match, Egypt secured a 2-0 victory over Malawi. The team has been in strong form, winning four of their last five qualifiers. With 12 points, Egypt sits comfortably at the top of their group and is on track to qualify for the World Cup. Their defense has been solid, conceding only three goals in five matches.
- Egypt has won each of their last five home qualifiers.
- The team has kept a clean sheet in their last three home matches.
- In 4 of the last 5 home qualifiers, Egypt has scored at least two goals.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone comes into this match following a 1-1 draw against Guinea-Bissau. They have struggled in the qualifiers, managing only one win in five matches. With five points, the team is in a precarious position and needs a win to keep their qualification hopes alive. Sierra Leone's defense has been leaky, conceding nine goals so far.
- The team has not won any of their last four away qualifiers (2 draws, 2 losses).
- Sierra Leone has failed to score in two of their last three away matches.
- In 4 of their last 5 away qualifiers, Sierra Leone has conceded at least two goals.
Egypt vs. Sierra Leone: Match Prediction
Egypt has been dominant at home, demonstrating a strong defensive record and consistent scoring ability. Sierra Leone, on the other hand, has faced difficulties on the road and has struggled to find the net against tougher opponents. Given these circumstances, Egypt is expected to capitalize on their home advantage and secure a comfortable win.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Egypt to win