Egypt v Benin Tips

Egypt won Group B with two wins and a draw in their last match, where they fielded a second-string side. Benin lost their opening two games and are only at this stage as a 'lucky loser,' so can't really be fancied.

Egypt enter this Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash as clear favourites after topping Group B with two wins and a draw. Their run has included a goalless draw with Angola despite fielding a rotated squad, showing they can be held under pressure. Benin advanced as one of the best third-placed teams and have shown resilience and fighting spirit. Egypt’s attack might struggle to break them down if Benin sit deep. Considering Egypt’s cautious approach and Benin’s defensive mindset, a full-time draw is a plausible outcome.

Egypt scored only three goals through the group stage. Benin have scored just two goals in total from their last five competitive matches.

Historical encounters between these nations average over three goals, while Egypt's aggressive offensive transition ensures a high-scoring knockout match in the AFCON today.

It's a no from me. Egypt are far superior and will not be conceding to this Benin team. Benin only managed to nick one past Botswana, and they won't even get a sniff today.

Benin managed to score in three of their last four meetings with Egypt, suggesting their physical strikers will exploit any Egyptian defensive lapses tonight.

Very nice angle here. I see a big, comfortable victory. Far superior squad. Could win this by three goals or more, with no sniff of a Benin goal.

Both teams scored in three of the last four meetings between these teams. One of the last two competitive meetings between these teams ended in a score draw.