Egypt
Iran
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, Egypt faced New Zealand and secured a convincing 3-1 victory. This win marked a positive step for the team as they look to build on their recent form.
Match statistics (New Zealand vs Egypt):
Team Overview
Iran played to a goalless draw against Belgium in their last World Cup outing, a result that kept them unbeaten in the tournament so far. They will be looking to improve their attacking output in the upcoming match against Egypt.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Iran):
In a tightly contested match, Egypt and Iran ended their World Cup group stage encounter in a 1-1 draw, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess early on.
Egypt took the lead in the 5th minute through M. Saber, who capitalized on a well-placed assist from Trezeguet. However, Iran responded swiftly, with M. Taremi equalizing just six minutes later, despite a missed penalty earlier in the match. R. Rezaeian then put Iran ahead in the 14th minute, turning the tide in favor of the away side.
The match saw Egypt dominate possession with 62% and create a total of 15 shots compared to Iran's 11. Despite their offensive efforts, Egypt managed only 3 shots on target, while Iran had 4. The home side also earned 8 corners, significantly more than Iran's 2, yet struggled to convert these opportunities into goals.
Discipline played a role, with Egypt receiving 3 yellow cards to Iran's 4, reflecting the intensity of the match. As the game progressed, Egypt's substitutions aimed to regain control, but they were unable to find a second goal. A late disallowed goal for Iran in stoppage time added to the drama, but the match concluded with both teams sharing the points.
This result leaves both Egypt and Iran looking to build on their performances in the upcoming fixtures, as they aim to secure their places in the knockout stages.
Egypt has shown a strong performance in their last matches, winning 3-1 against New Zealand and drawing 1-1 with Belgium. They have scored a total of 4 goals in their last 2 games, averaging 2.0 goals per game while conceding 2 goals, averaging 1.0 goals against per game. In contrast, Iran has struggled, managing only 2 goals in their last 2 matches, with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand and a goalless draw against Belgium. Their form indicates a lack of offensive potency, averaging 1.0 goals per game.
In their head-to-head encounters, Egypt and Iran have played once, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This match saw Egypt having a slight edge in possession (62% vs 38%) and corners (8 vs 2), but Iran had a higher expected goals (1.76 vs 0.81). The statistics suggest that while Egypt may dominate possession, Iran can be dangerous on the counter-attack, making this matchup finely balanced.
In terms of tactics, Egypt is expected to maintain possession and create chances through their midfield, while Iran will likely focus on a compact defense and look for opportunities to counter-attack. The effectiveness of set-pieces could also play a crucial role, given both teams' tendencies to concede fouls.
O. Shobeir
G
M. Hany
D
Y. Ibrahim
D
H. Fathy
D
A. Fatouh
D
M. Attia
M
M. Lasheen
M
M. Ziko
M
M. Salah
M
E. Ashour
M
O. Marmoush
F
A. Beiranvand
G
S. Hardani
D
H. Kanaani
D
S. Khalilzadeh
D
A. Nemati
—
E. Hajsafi
D
R. Rezaeian
M
S. Ghoddos
M
S. Ezatolahi
M
M. Mohebi
M
M. Taremi
F
