Moneyline PickDraw (+170)
Player PropOmar Marmoush to score anytime (+270)
Same Game ParlayBoth teams to score + Over 2.5 total goals + Egypt to get more corners (+375)
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Egypt vs Iran Main Match Info

Egypt vs Iran Moneyline Prediction

Egypt have been one of the most pleasant surprises in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

They are unbeaten through their first two matches and control their own destiny, as a win here would secure first place in the standings. After grinding out a 1-1 draw against Belgium in the opener, the Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, secured an easy 3-1 victory over New Zealand.

Iran have also performed better than expected and currently sit second, with a chance of finishing first if results go their way.

They escaped with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand after coming from behind twice and later held Belgium to a 0-0 draw with a marvellous defensive performance. However, it remains to be seen whether they’ll have enough in them to slow down Egypt as well.

This has all the makings of a cagey affair. Iran are likely to drop deep to exploit the counter, something they did well against New Zealand, while the Egyptians should dominate possession.

The Pharaohs struggle against low defensive blocks, and their opponents have already shown they can hold things down defensively when needed. Don’t be surprised if this game ends in a draw despite Egypt’s expected dominance, as that result would keep Iran alive in the race for a place in the knockout stage.

Egypt vs Iran Player Prop

The obvious choice would be Salah, who already scored in the 3-1 win over New Zealand, but the former Liverpool star tends to operate a bit deeper with the national team. With Ziko and Omar Marmoush playing further forward, Salah could thrive as a playmaker against a low defensive block.

As a result, we’re backing the Manchester City star to score his first goal in the current World Cup campaign. Marmoush has tallied 11 goals in 52 caps for the national team and should feast against an Iran defence that may struggle against his mobility and physicality.

Egypt vs Iran Same Game Parlay

This clash is likely to see both teams find the back of the net. Egypt have conceded in each of their matches against New Zealand and Belgium, and Iran proved they are more than just a compact defensive block in their 2-2 draw against the Kiwis.

Moreover, the bet has landed in the Pharaohs’ last three encounters and three of Iran’s previous six.

With four of those six Iran games also producing over 2.5 total goals, there’s a strong case for another open contest. Five of Egypt’s last 10 matches have also featured over 2.5 goals, and with a place in the Round of 32 at stake, don’t expect either squad to sit back and play overly defensively.

Last but not least, we’re backing the Pharaohs to earn more corners. They recorded seven against Belgium and three against New Zealand. If they dominate possession as expected, they should lead the three-way corners market against an Iran side that is likely to rely on counterattacks.

Egypt vs Iran Team News

Egypt Team News 

Egypt could be without two valuable defensive players, as Hamdi Fathy and Hossam Abdelmaguid are both expected to be sidelined. Fathy is dealing with a muscular issue, while Abdelmaguid has already been ruled out due to a concussion.

As a result, Egypt will be forced to tweak their defensive line, meaning Nice defender Mohamed Abdelmonem could make his way into the starting lineup. Trezeguet has an outside chance of starting after scoring off the bench in the win over New Zealand and will compete with Ziko for a starting role.

Iran Team News

Iran are reportedly at full strength ahead of this match and shouldn’t be missing any valuable contributors. Look for Mehdi Taremi, who played for Inter Milan a few seasons ago, to continue leading the attacking line. They don’t have any regular starters suspended or injured.

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