Prediction Egypt vs Guinea-Bissau 2026 – Betting Tips for the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on 12/10/2025

Match overview

The stage is set at Cairo International Stadium on 12/10/2025 as Group Stage action in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers reaches Round 10. Egypt arrive at home riding an imperious run that has carried them to the top of the table: nine matches played, seven wins and two draws, 23 points and a remarkable defensive record of just two goals conceded. Guinea-Bissau travel north with far less momentum; sitting fourth with ten points from nine games, they arrive off the back of a narrow defeat to Ethiopia and a mixed sequence of results that has seen them claim only two wins all campaign.

Form and key statistics

Egypt’s recent form reads like the blueprint of a side in full control. Their latest win, a 3-0 victory over Djibouti, underlined their attacking threat and showed clinical finishing — Mohamed Salah was named best player of that outing — while the national side’s group numbers tell a compelling story: 19 goals scored, just two conceded and seven clean sheets. Home statistics reinforce that dominance: Egypt have scored 11 at home and conceded just one on their own turf. Guinea-Bissau, by contrast, have struggled to string consistent results together. Their last outing ended 1-0 to Ethiopia, and across the group they have scored eight but allowed nine. Away from home their goals scored sit at three with five conceded, highlighting vulnerabilities when forced to chase games on the road.

Head-to-head history offers a reminder that nothing is guaranteed: the pair met in June 2024 and played out a 1-1 draw. Yet context matters. The current trajectories are polarized — Egypt unbeaten and confident in front of a passionate Cairo crowd with a large 75,000-capacity stadium ready to amplify every pressure moment, while Guinea-Bissau’s form suggests they will be under the pump for long stretches.

Prediction and tactical outlook

Expect Egypt to control proceedings. Their balance of disciplined defending and incisive attacking transitions should see them dominate possession and territory. Guinea-Bissau will attempt to frustrate and pick moments on the counter, but Egypt’s home defensive record and recent offensive efficiency point to a comfortable home victory. Look for Egypt to press early, limit Guinea-Bissau’s time on the ball and convert the better chances that come from sustained pressure.

Betting suggestion

For a clear, value-driven selection based on the available data, back Egypt to win (1X2 market). Their unbeaten run, superior goal differential, home defensive solidity and recent 3-0 result combine to make the home victory the most likely outcome heading into this matchup.