Three teams in Group G can still top the group, including Egypt and Iran, who face each other on Matchday 3 at the FIFA World Cup. Look ahead to the game with our match prediction and preview.
Egypt vs Iran: The Key Insights
Egypt defeated Iran to secure Group G top spot G in 42.9% of the Opta supercomputer’s 25,000 simulations. Of the four sides in Group G, Iran rank bottom for shots on target (7), xG (2.1) and overall shots (24) across the first two games, while they have also faced the most shots (37) and shots on target (15). Mohamed Salah has either scored or assisted in all four of his World Cup appearances – the last player to achieve that feat in their first five games was Colombia’s James Rodríguez in 2014.Egypt face Iran at the Seattle Stadium on Matchday 3 in Group G, in a match that will be played simultaneously with the group’s other fixture, New Zealand vs Belgium.
The game will take place on Friday evening locally, meaning either a very late night or a very early morning for European viewers. Either will be worth it, though, with Group G set up perfectly for a dramatic conclusion.
Egypt, Iran and Belgium all have a route to finishing top of the group.
Top spot doesn’t just bring with it bragging rights – it also brings the reward of a round-of-32 match-up with a third-place team.
Egypt have guaranteed their qualification for the knockouts either way, but they will win the group with victory here. A point would be enough, too, if Belgium fail to beat New Zealand and overturn Egypt’s goal difference advantage.
Iran can win the group if they beat Egypt and Belgium fail to beat New Zealand or win without bettering Iran’s win.
Belgium require Egypt not to win, on top of likely needing to defeat New Zealand comfortably.
The Opta supercomputer currently gives Egypt a 61.4% chance of topping Group G, Belgium 28.7%, and Iran 9.9%.
It’s heady heights for Egypt, considering their overall record at the World Cup. Their victory against New Zealand on Matchday 2 was their first win at the tournament on their ninth attempt.
They did so in style, though, with 19 shots, seven shots on target, 36 touches in the opposition’s box, 55.6% possession, and 460 successful passes. Each of those was the most they’ve recorded in a World Cup game (on record since 1966).
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