Egypt vs Senegal, FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Egypt
Senegal
Can Senegal topple Egypt?
- Egypt is currently ranked 43rd in the world, while Senegal is ranked 48th.
- In the last five matches, Egypt has won three and lost two matches.
- In the last five matches, Senegal has won all five matches.
Senegal to win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Senegal, Dakar, Dakar Arena |
| Tip Off: | 00:00:00 |
Egypt vs Senegal Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Egypt vs Senegal Match Prediction & Analysis
Egypt faces Senegal on August 28 in a crucial African Qualifiers clash. Senegal enters with a 5-1 record, while Egypt is 3-3. Senegal’s rebounding, interior efficiency and home advantage give them the edge, but Egypt’s experience and improved form could make this a competitive battle throughout.
Senegal is currently ranked 1st in Group F of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers with a 5-1 record, while Egypt is ranked 5th in Group F with a 3-3 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Senegal has won two matches, while Egypt has won three matches.
Egypt vs Senegal Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amr Abdelhalim | 15.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.3/0.3 |
| Brancou Badio | 20.2 | 7.0 | 5.6 | 1.8/0.4 |
Teams Preview
Egypt Preview
Egypt secured a hard fought 77-70 overtime victory over Uganda in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, showing strong composure after trailing for much of the opening half.
Amr Abdelhalim led Egypt with 20 points, while Adam Moussa added 13 points and Anas Mahmoud added 11 points.
Egypt’s shooting efficiency was a major factor. They converted 45% of their field goal attempts and an impressive 55.1% on two pointers, while Uganda shot just 29% overall and 39.4% inside. Egypt also held Uganda to only 19.4% from three point range. Defensively, they controlled the boards 53-42 and made key defensive stops when needed the most.
Egypt’s ability to recover from a slow start and execute under pressure ultimately proved decisive, giving them valuable momentum in the African Qualifiers.
Overall, the team averages 77.7 points per game, while dishing out 18 assists. Defensively, they record 45.7 rebounds, 7 steals and 4.3 blocks per game.
Senegal Preview
Senegal produced a commanding 89-63 victory over DR Congo in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, finishing the First Round with an impressive 5-1 record and advancing to the Second Round.
Ibrahima Faye led the scoring with 22 points, while Babacar Sane and Mbaye Ndiaye added 17 points each. Brancou Badio chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Offensively, Senegal shot a balanced 51% from the field, including an impressive 69.7% from the two point range and 35.1% from the perimeter, supported by their efficient ball movement (23 assists). Defensively, they controlled the boards 49-35, recorded 5 key blocks and limited DR Congo to just 10.5% from deep.
Senegal had already shown defensive strength earlier in the window, setting a 12-block record against Cote d’Ivoire. Their combination of defensive pressure, athleticism and transition offense makes them a dangerous Second Round opponent.
Overall, the team averages 88.2 points per game, while dishing out 20.8 assists. Defensively, they record 52.3 rebounds, 10.5 steals and 7.8 blocks per game.
Egypt vs Senegal Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ehab Emin |
| SG | Adam Moussa |
| SF | Anas Mahmoud |
| PF | Amr Abdelhalim |
| C | Omar Oraby |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Babacar Sane |
| SG | Brancou Badio |
| SF | Mbaye Ndiaye |
| PF | Ibrahima Faye |
| C | Ibou Badji |
EGYPT vs SENEGAL
Winning PredictionSenegal gets the edge with its 5-1 record, stronger rebounding and superior two point efficiency, plus home court advantage. Egypt has enough experience and physicality to keep the game close, but Senegal’s defensive pressure and transition offense should create separation late. We are backing Senegal to win this matchup.
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