The goals, minute by minute
- 5'Mahmoud SaberGoal · 1-0
- 14'Ramin RezaeianGoal · 1-1
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Egypt (~33rd FIFA) vs Iran (20th FIFA) · battle for 2nd place
Level of the teams
- Egypt: led by Mohamed Salah, its all-time top scorer, dangerous on the counter.
- Iran: very organized and solid at the back, disciplined and physical, also with a good start in its section.
Key factors
- Key match for 2nd place behind Belgium.
- Egypt relies heavily on Salah's inspiration.
- Iran is hard to break down and dangerous in transition.
Prediction
Most likely result: 1-1 draw (alternative: 1-0 Egypt)
- Egypt win: 38%
- Draw: 32%
- Iran win: 30%
Player to watch: Mohamed Salah, can decide the game on his own.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium
A very even, decisive match between two solid teams. Egypt is a slight favorite thanks to Salah, but a draw is a very possible scenario.