AFCON 2027 Qualifiers· Kick-off : Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 14:00 (UK time)
South Sudan vs Egypt: 0-5 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: South Sudan 0-5 Egypt. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Egypt at 47%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.5%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (54%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (51%): correct.
Match analysis
South Sudan and Egypt met on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, a AFCON 2027 Qualifiers fixture. Venue: Juba Stadium, Juba. Before kick-off, our model gave South Sudan a 28% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Egypt 47%. On the correct score, 1-1 comes out on top (11.9%), followed by 0-1 (10.4%) and 1-2 (9.3%).
South Sudan have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 5 and conceding 5. Egypt have won just one of their last 5 matches (3 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 7 and conceding 6. Both sides come in with similar form. On average South Sudan score 1.00 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Egypt score 1.40 and concede 1.20.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for South Sudan, 1 for Egypt and 0 draws. The most recent ended Egypt 3-0 South Sudan (Jun 18, 2023). In double chance terms, "South Sudan or draw" stands at 53%, "Egypt or draw" at 72% and "no draw" at 75%.
In short : Our model backs Egypt to edge South Sudan (47% probability). On recent form, South Sudan have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in 5 while Egypt have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in 5. Both teams could find the net (BTTS at 54%).
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as South Sudan – Egypt. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.9%); the 5 scores below add up to 47% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| South Sudan 1-1 Egypt | 11.9% |
| South Sudan 0-1 Egypt | 10.4% |
| South Sudan 1-2 Egypt | 9.3% |
| South Sudan 0-2 Egypt | 8.1% |
| South Sudan 1-0 Egypt | 7.7% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.15 expected goals for South Sudan and 1.56 for Egypt, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 51% and "both teams to score" at 54%. South Sudan keep a clean sheet in 21% of scenarios, Egypt in 32%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| South Sudan expected goals | 1.15 |
| Egypt expected goals | 1.56 |
| Both teams to score | 54% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 75% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 51% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 29% |
| South Sudan clean sheet | 21% |
| Egypt clean sheet | 32% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
South Sudan
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Malawi · AFCON 2027 Qualifiers | 1-2 | L |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Djibouti · AFCON 2027 Qualifiers | 0-1 | L |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Djibouti · AFCON 2027 Qualifiers | 4-0 | W |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Syria · Arab Cup | 0-2 | L |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Togo · World Cup Qualifiers (Africa) | 0-0 | D |
Egypt
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Angola · AFCON 2027 Qualifiers | 0-0 | D |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Argentina · FIFA World Cup | 2-3 | L |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Australia · FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Iran · FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| Jun 22, 2026 | New Zealand · FIFA World Cup | 3-1 | W |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | Egypt 3-0 South Sudan | International Friendlies |
Out and doubtful
South Sudan
No absences reported.
Egypt
No absences reported.
Most regular starters
South Sudan
Starts over the last 3 matches (official line-ups).
- M. Albano3/3
- B. Laku2/3
- C. Yak2/3
- K. Majak2/3
- M. Malish2/3
- M. Mawith2/3
- R. Okocha2/3
- S. Taban2/3
- A. Geriga1/3
- A. Leku1/3
- A. Riak1/3
Egypt
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- E. Ashour4/5
- M. Hany4/5
- M. Salah4/5
- M. Shobeir4/5
- M. Ziko4/5
- M. Attia3/5
- M. Lasheen3/5
- R. Rabia3/5
- Y. Ibrahim3/5
- A. Fatouh2/5
- H. Fathy2/5
Other matches in this competition
- Comoros 1-0 NamibiaSep 29, 2026
- Ethiopia 0-1 SenegalSep 29, 2026
- Mozambique 4-1 SudanSep 29, 2026
- Lesotho 0-2 MoroccoSep 29, 2026
- Burundi 2-2 AlgeriaSep 29, 2026
- Madagascar 1-1 TanzaniaSep 29, 2026
- Zambia 2-0 TogoSep 29, 2026
- Uganda 1-0 LibyaSep 29, 2026
- Guinea-Bissau 3-0 NigeriaSep 29, 2026
- Ghana 2-4 GambiaSep 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the South Sudan vs Egypt prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave South Sudan a 28% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Egypt 47%. Egypt are therefore favourites. Final score: 0-5.
What is the most likely correct score for South Sudan vs Egypt?
1-1 (11.9%), followed by 0-1 (10.4%), 1-2 (9.3%), 0-2 (8.1%) and 1-0 (7.7%).
Will both teams score in South Sudan vs Egypt?
The probability that both South Sudan and Egypt score is 54%. South Sudan have a 21% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Egypt 32%.
How many goals should we expect in South Sudan vs Egypt?
The model expects 2.71 goals (1.15 for South Sudan, 1.56 for Egypt). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 75%, over 2.5 goals 51%, over 3.5 goals 29%.
When and where is South Sudan vs Egypt played?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 14:00 (UK time), AFCON 2027 Qualifiers. Venue: Juba Stadium, Juba.
What form are South Sudan and Egypt in?
South Sudan: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 5 conceded). Egypt: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 6 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between South Sudan and Egypt?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for South Sudan, 1 for Egypt and 0 draws. The most recent ended Egypt 3-0 South Sudan (Jun 18, 2023).
What was the South Sudan vs Egypt result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: South Sudan 0-5 Egypt. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Egypt at 47%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.5%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (54%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (51%): correct.
How is the South Sudan vs Egypt prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.15 for South Sudan, 1.56 for Egypt) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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