{"id":1422655,"date":"2026-01-07T10:29:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1422655"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:29:42","slug":"match-preview-egypt-vs-cote-divoire-10-01-26-afcon","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-egypt-vs-cote-divoire-10-01-26-afcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt vs C\u00f4te d’Ivoire: predictions, stats, tips, betting offers & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Egypt and C\u00f4te d’Ivoire face off in a quarter-final clash, with both nations hoping to continue their AFCON adventure and move to the next stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The encounter promises a fascinating tactical battle at a crucial juncture, as Egypt’s disciplined defence meets a C\u00f4te d’Ivoire side showing renewed attacking threat. With both teams boasting talent-rich squads and ambitions to go deep, every moment at Stade Adrar set to host this matchup could prove decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Egypt’s defensive solidity (just 2 goals conceded in 4 matches) and C\u00f4te d’Ivoire’s ability to find the net but also concede, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Mohamed Salah to be involved in a goal, given his red-hot form and creative output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mohamed Salah to Score or Assist<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/1 @ Bet365<\/a>
(33.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSalah has 3 goals and 9 big chance assists in 4 games. Involved in most of Egypt’s goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Betfair<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nEgypt games average just 2 goals; both teams strong defensively.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Egypt topped Group B, beating Zimbabwe and South Africa and securing a draw against Angola. In the Round of 16, Egypt needed extra time to beat Benin but eventually ran out 3-1 winners. Cote d’Ivoire have a very similar record to Egypt, winning two of their group games and drawing the other. The Round of 16 saw Cote d’Ivoire pick up a 3-0 win against Burkina Faso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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