Belgium
Egypt
Belgium
Egypt
Belgium
Egypt
Team Overview
In their latest friendly, Belgium hosted Tunisia and delivered a commanding performance, winning 5-0. This victory adds to their recent success, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Tunisia):
Team Overview
Egypt faced Brazil in their most recent friendly, suffering a 1-2 defeat. Despite the loss, they showed resilience against a strong opponent.
Match statistics (Brazil vs Egypt):
In a tightly contested match, Belgium and Egypt ended their World Cup Group Stage encounter in a 1-1 draw. Egypt struck first with a goal from E. Ashour in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from M. Salah. However, Belgium responded in the second half with an own goal by M. Hany, leveling the match in the 66th minute.
The game was marked by a fierce battle for possession, with Belgium holding 54% compared to Egypt's 46%. Both teams showcased their attacking prowess, registering 15 total shots for Belgium and 14 for Egypt, though they managed only three shots on target each.
Set pieces played a crucial role, as Egypt earned seven corners to Belgium's two, reflecting their ability to apply pressure. The match was also a physical affair, with both teams committing 15 fouls and receiving two yellow cards each.
Ultimately, the draw leaves both teams with a point as they look to build momentum in the tournament. Belgium will need to improve their finishing, while Egypt can take confidence from their early lead and defensive resilience.
Belgium has shown strong form in their recent matches, scoring a total of 20 goals in their last 5 games, averaging 4 goals per game while conceding only 3, averaging 0.6 goals against. In contrast, Egypt has scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 1.2 goals per game, and conceded 2 goals, averaging 0.4 goals against. This indicates a significant disparity in offensive capabilities between the two teams.
In their head-to-head encounters, Belgium and Egypt have played 2 matches, with Belgium winning 1 and Egypt winning 1, showcasing a balanced rivalry. However, Belgium has a higher average of goals scored per game (2.00) compared to Egypt's average (1.00). Additionally, Belgium's recent match statistics indicate a strong offensive presence, with 12 shots on goal in their last game against Tunisia, while Egypt managed only 2 shots on goal against Brazil.
Belgium is expected to utilize their attacking depth effectively, focusing on quick transitions and exploiting the flanks, while Egypt may rely on counter-attacks to create scoring opportunities. The tactical setup will likely see Belgium controlling possession and dictating the pace of the game.
T. Courtois
G
T. Meunier
D
N. Ngoy
D
B. Mechele
D
T. Castagne
D
A. Onana
M
Y. Tielemans
M
L. Trossard
M
K. De Bruyne
M
J. Doku
M
C. De Ketelaere
F
O. Shobeir
G
M. Hany
D
Y. Ibrahim
D
H. Fathy
D
A. Fatouh
D
M. Lasheen
M
M. Attia
M
H. Hassan
M
M. Ziko
M
Trezeguet
M
O. Marmoush
F
