Prediction: Brazil vs Egypt

Making their final pre-World Cup appearance late on Sunday night, Brazil will meet Egypt at the Cleveland browns Stadium.

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Verdict: Brazil win & Under 4.5 goals

Starting with Brazil, suffering a downbeat World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of Croatia out in Qatar four years ago, Carlo Ancelotti’s superstar squad arrive in North America this summer with a tremendous amount of pressure on their shoulders. However, although the Selecao might have eventually breezed their way to an expected World Cup ticket last year, they struggled to find any real fluidity during their qualifying adventure and they certainly faced a public backlash. Nevertheless, despite getting 2026 underway with a 2-1 loss against France, they have come roaring back. Last seen getting their pre-summer preparations underway with a frantic 6-2 victory against Panama, Ancelotti’s camp will be desperate to lay down another early marker late on Sunday night.

While the footballing world might have been stunned by Neymar’s shock inclusion this summer, Brazil’s all-time goalscorer has picked up a recent knock and will not play any part here. Lifting consecutive Champions League crowns with PSG last week, Marquinhos has joined up with Ancelotti’s squad and should get some minutes here.

Once again finding the net against Panama last time out and enjoying a stellar start to his international career, Brentford striker Igor Thiago should be handed a full recall and spearhead Brazil’s charge in Cleveland. Likewise, despite only arriving at Premier League outfit Bournemouth back in January, 19-year-old sensation Rayan has been included in Brazil’s squad.

As for Egypt, although the Pharaohs might have suffered major AFCON heartbreak back in January as they eventually missed out on a bronze medal finish, Hossam Hassan’s side should find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Getting the final stint of their pre-World Cup preparations underway with a gritty 1-0 victory against Russia last week, the former Al Masry boss has seen his squad receive a real reputation for their rugged approach. In fact, despite their AFCON heartbreak last week, Egypt have not lost any of their previous 11 consecutive appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Despite facing what is a monumental challenge when they arrive in Cleveland this weekend, Hassan’s men will be confident of causing some real headaches.

Missing out against Russia last week and reportedly dealing with a recent muscle issue, it remains to be seen if talismanic skipper and now-former Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah will play any part on Sunday night. Despite notching just three Premier League strikes with Manchester City this season, Omar Marmoush will spearhead Egypt’s attack.

Making a permanent switch to Spanish giants Barcelona back in January, 18-year-old Hamza Abdelkarim could be handed a full recall and partner Marmoush in the final third.

Brazil vs Egypt Key Factors to Consider

• Brazil have won each of their two historic showdowns against Egypt by an aggregate score of 6-3.
• Ancelotti’s superstar squad have registered just a single clean sheet from any of their previous six appearances across all fronts.
• Egypt have not lost any of their previous 11 consecutive appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
• Brentford striker Igor Thiago has found the net in consecutive international appearances.
• The Pharaohs have registered four consecutive clean sheets across all competitions.

While Brazil might have certainly gained a reputation for their action-packed affairs, Ancelotti’s superstar squad should be bracing themselves for a more rugged examination this weekend. Although Egypt might have suffered real AFCON heartbreak back in January as they missed out on a bronze medal finish, the Pharaohs have certainly impressed with their defensive grit. While we are backing the Selecao to sign off their pre-World Cup preparations with a victory, chances could come less frequently than expected on Sunday night.

Verdict: Brazil win & Under 4.5 goals

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