Egypt vs Ivory Coast Prediction (10.01.2026)

After winning their groups, Egypt and Ivory Coast solidified their good impressions in the round of 16 matches, where they were convincingly strong. However, the situation is now completely different – this is a direct clash in which only one of the two teams can advance, and the cost of any mistake is extremely high.

Unlike the round of 16, expectations here are for a much more closed and tactical match. Both teams have serious offensive potential, which will logically make them more careful in defense. So far in the tournament, Egypt and Ivory Coast have conceded an average of less than one goal per match – a statistic that clearly indicates how difficult it is to create clear chances against them.

All of this leads me to expect a tense and low-scoring match, where tactics will be more important than risk. It is entirely possible that the match will be decided by a single goal or even go to extra time and penalties. That is why the prediction for under 2.5 goals seems to be the most logical outcome of this clash.

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