Egypt vs. Botswana - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview

Egypt and Botswana will face off in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory in order to boost their chances of qualifying for the tournament. Egypt are the heavy favorites heading into the match. They are ranked 32nd in the world by FIFA, while Botswana is ranked 146th. Egypt have also won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times, while Botswana have never qualified for the tournament. However, Botswana will be hoping to cause an upset. They have a good record at home, and they will be buoyed by the support of their fans. The match is expected to be a close one. Egypt will be the more attacking team, but Botswana will be dangerous on the counterattack. The winner of the match will take a big step towards qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Team news

Egypt will be without several key players for the match. Mohamed Salah, who is currently injured, will not be available. Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny is also out injured. Botswana will also be without a few key players. Kabelo Seakanyeng is suspended for the match, and Thato Kebue is injured.

Lineups

Egypt (4-3-3): El-Shenawy; Ashour, Hamdi, Hegazi, Abdel-Shafy; El-Said, El-Sulya, Trezeguet; Kahraba, Marmoush, Mostafa Botswana (4-4-2): Molefe; Gaolaolwe, Nthwane, Gaotholo, Gaoakwe; Sosome, Mogorosi, Setsile, Morwalela; Orebonye, Sesinyi

Prediction

Egypt are the clear favorites for the match. They have a better team on paper, and they have more experience in big matches. However, Botswana will be hoping to cause an upset. They have a good record at home, and they will be buoyed by the support of their fans. The match is expected to be a close one. Egypt will be the more attacking team, but Botswana will be dangerous on the counterattack. The winner of the match will take a big step towards qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations.