Updated
Updated · GOAL English · Jul 3
Egypt Backed at +145 to Beat Australia in First-Ever World Cup Knockout
Updated
Updated · GOAL English · Jul 3

Egypt Backed at +145 to Beat Australia in First-Ever World Cup Knockout

3 articles · Updated · GOAL English · Jul 3

Summary

  • Egypt are tipped to win 1-0 in Arlington, with the betting pick backing the Pharaohs at +145 in their first World Cup knockout match.
  • Mohamed Salah is central to that call after posting one goal and two assists in three tournament games, making him the anytime scorer pick at +210.
  • Australia’s attack underpins the forecast: the Socceroos have failed to score in their last two matches and have managed only three goals across their last five.
  • Egypt arrive unbeaten at this World Cup and with four clean sheets in their last eight matches, reinforcing the pick that only Egypt score at +230.
  • Both teams are chasing history, but only the winner advances to a likely quarterfinal meeting with reigning champions Argentina.

Insights

Can an injured, 34-year-old Mohamed Salah carry Egypt to a historic World Cup win against Australia?
If Egypt advances, how can their defense possibly stop Lionel Messi and the reigning champions Argentina?