Egypt vs Paraguay Prediction Olympic 2024

⚽ Olympic Football Games 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 2 August 2024 - 18:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Stade Vélodrome (Marseille)

Egypt secured their place in the quarter-finals with an impressive unbeaten run through Group C, culminating in a 2-1 victory over tournament favorites Spain. This marks their third consecutive appearance at this stage of the Olympic football tournament, as they aim for their first semi-final berth since 1964.

The Pharaohs have demonstrated resilience in tight matches, with both wins coming by a single-goal margin. Their defensive prowess, second only to France and Japan after the group stage, could prove crucial in maintaining their impressive record of not losing a U23 match in regular time since July 2021.

Paraguay, on the other hand, rebounded strongly after a 5-0 defeat to Japan in their opening match. Securing back-to-back wins, they finished second in Group D and now aspire to replicate their remarkable run to the final in the 2004 Athens Olympics.

However, defensive concerns linger for Paraguay, having conceded the most goals (seven) among all teams that advanced to the knockout stages. Their recent 4-1 loss to France U23s further highlights these vulnerabilities. Nevertheless, La Albirroja can draw confidence from their consistent scoring record, having found the net in 17 of their last 18 U23 matches.

Where to watch Egypt vs Paraguay?

📺 Link to watch Egypt vs Paraguay Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Egypt: Ibrahim Adel (scored both goals in win over Spain)
• Paraguay: Marcelo Fernández (three goals in last two matches)

⚡Match Facts:

• Egypt topped Group C with an unbeaten record (W2, D1)
• Paraguay recovered from a 5-0 loss to win their next two group matches
• Egypt has one of the best defensive records in the tournament
• Paraguay has scored in 17 of their last 18 U23 matches
• Nine of Egypt's last 11 U23 matches have seen both teams score

💡Prediction: This quarter-final clash presents an intriguing battle between Egypt's defensive solidity and Paraguay's attacking prowess. Egypt's experience in tight matches and their recent victory over Spain give them a psychological edge. However, Paraguay's resilience after their opening defeat and their consistent goal-scoring record make them dangerous opponents. Egypt's defense will be tested by Paraguay's attack, led by the in-form Marcelo Fernández. Conversely, Egypt's Ibrahim Adel could exploit Paraguay's defensive weaknesses. Expect a closely contested match with goals at both ends. Egypt's superior defense might prove decisive, but Paraguay's fighting spirit could push the game to the wire.

Betting Tips:

• Both teams to score
• Under 3.5 goals
• Egypt to win or draw (Double Chance)
• Ibrahim Adel to score anytime
• Over 4.5 total cards
• At least one goal in each half
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