2018 FIFA World Cup – Saudi Arabia vs Egypt Preview
AT A GLANCE
When? Monday 25th June, 15:00
Where? Volgograd Arena
What channel is it on? ITV4
Where can I stream the match? The match can be streamed online via ITV Player
Are tickets still available? https://www.ticketbisevents.com/en/group-a-russia-saudi-arabia-egypt-uruguay-tickets/ca5910
THE TEAM NEWS
SAUDI ARABIA
- Saudi Arabia put in a better performance against Uruguay but still came unstuck and they are on a five-match losing streak right now in international matches.
- Pizzi has injury concerns over Osama Hawsawi and Al Jassim with Motaz Hawsawi and Al Mogahwi in contention to replace the duo while there are no suspensions for this match but Pizzi may decide to bring Al Maiouf back in goal or give Al Mosailem a start.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Al Maiouf
Al Burayk, Omar Hawsawi, Motaz Hawsawi, Al Shahrani
Al Faraj, Otayf
Al Shehri, Al Jassim, Al Dawsari
Al Sahlawi
Unavailable: None
Doubtful: Osama Hawsawi, Al Jassim
EGYPT
- Egypt were undone by Russia despite the return of Mo Salah last time out and they are now playing this final game with just pride at stake – of which they have plenty.
- Gaber is a doubt for this game but otherwise there is a fully fit squad at Cuper's disposal as they try and pick up a consolation win as the likelihood is that Cuper still fields a strong starting 11 and that may see them go unchanged as they are motivated to win.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3):
El Shenawy
Fathy, Gabr, Hegazi, Abdul Shafy
Said, Elneny, Hamed
Salah, Mohsen, Trezeguet
Unavailable: None
Doubtful: Gaber
THE PREDICTION
There is nothing but pride to play for in this match but both teams will be motivated to leave the tournament on a positive note. Egypt have the greater quality throughout their starting line-up however and they have a real desire to get a positive result here and show they can compete at this level. Their overall quality should shine through so expect them to win this game.
