Spain looking to build on impressive 3-0 victory over Serbia
Egypt confident after 4-0 success against Saudi Arabia
Recommended bet: Spain to win to nil
Spain are favourites to win this summer’s World Cup following their success at the Euros two years ago and they will be testing their credentials in Barcelona on Thursday against one of the top teams in Africa, Egypt.
The Pharaohs will be hopeful after claiming a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, but will be mindful that a clash with La Roja is a big step up in class.
The latest Spain vs Egypt odds are available on LiveScore Bet.
Team news
Spain have no injury issues, but Luis de la Fuente may elect to rest some of his star names following the 3-0 victory over Serbia.
Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Pedri could all stand down as the Spain coach provides an opportunity for some of his fringe players to impress.
Egypt have no issues coming out of their win over Saudi Arabia, although Mohamed Salah, who has announced he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of this season, is injured. However, Omar Marmoush is expected to feature in the Barcelona showdown.
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The stats
Spain have won six of their last seven matches.
La Roja have not lost to Egypt in their last four meetings.
Spain have scored at least twice in each of their last 14 internationals.
Egypt have not conceded more than one goal in any of their last eight matches.
Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in 13 of Spain’s last 14 games.
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Prediction
Many consider Spain the team to beat at this summer’s World Cup and this looks a daunting prospect for Egypt as they look to put the skids under La Roja’s tournament preparations.
The hosts were excellent in their 3-0 win over Serbia in which Mikel Oyarzabal was on hand to score twice and that was the sixth time in their last seven outings that Spain have emerged from a game with a victory without conceding.
There could be a few changes to the starting XI but they have been a great team to rely upon of late as many have discovered they can be blown away by Luis de la Fuente’s side.
That may not happen to Egypt, who are one of the strongest teams from Africa and produced an eye-catching performance when they beat Saudi Arabia 4-0.
The Pharaohs are looking to pick themselves up from the disappointment of their semi-final exit at the Africa Cup of Nations, but this fixture could show just how far they have to go to be among the teams considered genuine challengers for World Cup glory in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.
Back Spain to win to nil at 21/20 with LiveScore Bet.
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