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 last friendly, suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat. Despite the loss, they showed resilience and will look to bounce back against Belgium.
Match statistics (Brazil vs Egypt):
In a tightly contested match, Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup group stage opener. Egypt took an early lead through E. Ashour's goal in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a well-timed assist from M. Salah. However, Belgium responded with a determined effort, equalizing in the 66th minute with an own goal from M. Hany.
The match was characterized by a balanced statistical battle, with Belgium holding 54% possession compared to Egypt's 46%. Both teams registered three shots on target, but Belgium outshot Egypt overall, 15 to 14. Egypt's corner advantage was notable, earning seven corners to Belgium's two, indicating their aggressive approach in attack.
Discipline was also a factor, with both teams receiving two yellow cards each. Belgium's T. Castagne and M. De Cuyper were cautioned early and late in the match, while Egypt's M. Attia and A. Fatouh were booked as well. The evenly matched fouls, totaling 15 for each side, reflected the physical nature of the encounter.
Ultimately, the draw leaves both teams with a point as they look to build momentum in the tournament. Belgium will need to convert more of their chances, while Egypt can take heart from their solid defensive display and early lead.
Belgium has shown strong form in their recent matches, winning 8 out of their last 10 games, including a dominant 5-0 victory against Tunisia. They have scored a total of 20 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 4 goals per game, while conceding only 3, which indicates a solid defensive performance as well.
On the other hand, Egypt has had a mixed run, winning 5 out of their last 10 matches but only managing to score 6 goals in their last 5 games, averaging 1.2 goals per game. Their defense has been relatively strong, conceding just 2 goals in the same period.
In terms of statistics, Belgium has a significant advantage in shots on target, averaging 12 per game compared to Egypt's 2. Additionally, Belgium's ball possession stands at 66%, indicating their ability to control the game. Egypt, with only 34% possession in their recent matches, may struggle to create scoring opportunities against a dominant Belgian side.
Head-to-head results show that Belgium has won 1 out of 2 encounters against Egypt, with an average of 3 goals per game in those matches. The last encounter saw Belgium lose 1-2 to Egypt, which could add psychological pressure on the home team.
Tactically, Belgium is expected to utilize their attacking prowess, focusing on wing play and quick transitions to exploit Egypt's defensive line. Egypt may adopt a more defensive approach, looking to counter-attack and capitalize on any mistakes made by Belgium.
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
