Ivory Coast vs Egypt in what is going to be a clash for a place in the quarter-finals of AFCON 2022. Here’s all you need to know about the Round of 16 fixture between the two
The Ivory Coast vs Egypt Round of 16 fixture is certainly going to be an exhilarating contest for a berth in the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations. The Elephants have been eliminated from the 2022 World Cup qualifiers as well and will do whatever it takes to defeat Egypt.
The Pharaohs will once again bank upon the great Egyptian King to guide them into the quarter-finals, which will not be as easy as they think against a strong Ivory Coast side.
Ivory Coast vs Egypt AFCON 2022 Round of 16 Schedule, Date, Time, Live Stream, Betting Odds, Prediction
Date: Wednesday, 26th Jan 2022
Time: 9:30 pm as per Indian Standard Time
Venue: The Ivory Coast vs Egypt fixture is set to be played at the Douala Stadium which is located in the Japoma locality in Douala, Cameroon. The stadium has a capacity to occupy as many as 50,000 spectators.
Tickets
Tickets for the Senegal vs Cape Verde Round of 16 clash are now available and can be purchased online through a website. Here is its link:
Website: https://cocantickets.com
H2H, Team News, Predicted Lineups
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have met each other a total of 21 times, with the former side having won 7 times, leaving the Pharaohs with a record of 11 wins against the Elephants. The remaining 3 games between the two ended in a draw.
Team News
No major changes are expected in the squads of both the teams as of now. However, we can expect to be updated with recent news right after the pre-match press conference.
Possible Lineups/ Playing XI
Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Sangare – Aurier, Kossounou, Deli, Konan – Sangare, Seri, Kessie – Pepe, Haller, Gradel
Egypt (4-3-3): El Shenawy – Kamal, Hegazy, Abdelmonem, Ashraf – Elneny, El Solia, Said – Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Marmoush;
When And Where To Watch (Live Stream And Telecast), Betting Odds And Prediction
US: beIN Sports (TV), fubo TV (live stream), Sling TV (live stream)
Canada: beIN sports Canada (TV)
UK: Sky Sports Network
India: Sony Pictures Sports Network- Sony Six/Sony ESPN channels (TV), Sony Liv App (Live Stream)
Australia: beIN sports
Betting Odds
Ivory Coast: 2.13
Egypt: 3.80
Draw: 3.10
Prediction
Ivory Coast are the favorites to further proceed to the knockout stage of the tournament when they take on the Pharaohs this week.
Prediction: Ivory Coast 2-1 Egypt
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