Australia
Across all competitions, Australia's form is 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats in the last ten.
Egypt
Egypt have been sturdier with 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats.
Key Players
- Nestory Irankunda has been Australia's main outlet, netting three of their eight goals across all competitions in the last five.
- Mohamed Hany has been pulling the strings for Egypt, with three assists in the same timeframe.
Betting Insights
- Egypt are the slight favorites here at 2.44, with Australia second at 3.54 and the draw at 3.1.
- The Under 2.5 goals bet is available at 1.47 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.63.
Prediction
- Two of the most solid sides at this FIFA World Cup meet in Dallas, USA, on Friday when Australia face Egypt in the knockout stages and it will be a battle of transition vs structure, with the side that best handles the midfield squeeze in what should be a cagey game coming out ahead.
- Hossam Hassan has Egypt set up in a defence-first 3-at-the-back shell, leaning on a low-to-mid block and quick breaks through the middle.
- Australia, on the other hand, are a compact 4-3-3 side that looks to spring fast wide counters and press in bursts rather than all game.
- An Egypt win or a cagey draw looks the best fit here, with 1-0 or 1-1 looking the sharpest angles in the exact score market.
