These two sides have a history of contesting low-scoring matches and Tuesday’s decisive World Cup play-off should be no different
African champions Senegal host Egypt on Tuesday in the second leg of their World Cup play-off, with a place at Qatar 2022 at stake for two of the continent’s footballing powerhouses.
Egypt exacted some revenge for their defeat to Senegal on penalties in the final of Afcon last month by triumphing 1-0 on home soil in Friday’s first leg and, with away goals still holding an added value, the Pharaohs are well placed to make it through to this winter’s showpiece.
Senegal vs Egypt latest odds
The hosts are favourites to win in 90 minutes, with bet365 offering the Afcon champions at 5/6 (1.83).
The visitors, meanwhile, can be backed at 7/2 (4.50) to claim the win which would secure their spot at the World Cup for a fourth time.
The draw which would also be good enough for Egypt is priced at 2/1 (3.00).
Senegal vs Egypt first goal scorer
Sadio Mane is the shortest priced player to open the scoring, with the Liverpool forward offered at 10/3 (4.33).
Mane’s domestic team-mate Mohamed Salah, meanwhile, is available at 6/1 (7.00).
Elsewhere in the market, Mame Thiam can be backed at 5/1 (6.00) with Ahmadou Dieng at 13/2 (7.50).
Senegal vs Egypt preview
Matches between these two sides tend to be extremely tight, with goals few and far between.
Last month’s Afcon final went to penalties after 120 goalless minutes, while the first leg of this World Cup play-off was decided by an own goal, the only strike of the game.
These two sides have met nine times this century in various competitions, including friendlies, and under 2.5 goals has paid out in eight of those encounters, with neither side scoring more than two goals in a match.
With so much at stake once more, another tight, low-scoring game is surely on the cards on Tuesday.
Senegal vs Egypt tips & predictions
Under 2.5 goals is offered at just 1/3 (1.33) but backing under 1.5 goals could well prove profitable at evens (2.00).
Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+.
Best Bet
Under 1.5 goals at evens (2.0)
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