The second round of Group C at the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will feature United Arab Emirates vs Egypt on December 6, 2025, at the iconic Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 GMT+0. The match will be officiated by a yet-unannounced referee crew, but given the tournament status, expect an experienced AFC/CAF official with strict card discipline. Both teams opened the group stage with underwhelming results and desperately need points to stay in contention for the knockout phase.
This will be the first-ever senior-level meeting between the two nations, adding extra unpredictability. United Arab Emirates vs Egypt prediction today leans toward a low-scoring affair, as both sides have struggled to convert chances in recent months.
BETTING TIPS AND MATCH INSIGHTS
The United Arab Emirates enter this game winless in their last eight competitive matches across all competitions, while Egypt have won only two of their last seven. Defensive organization and counter-attacking transitions will decide the outcome rather than open football. United Arab Emirates vs Egypt prediction today points to another cagey Arab Cup encounter similar to Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Kuwait and UAE’s 1-2 loss to Jordan.
United Arab Emirates Results
The White team, under Paulo Bento, have been stuck in a deep crisis since the start of 2025 World Cup qualifying third round. They conceded at least one goal in each of their last 12 official matches and scored more than once in just one of those games.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | W/L |
| 03.12.2025 | Arab Cup | Jordan vs United Arab Emirates | 2-1 | L |
| 18.11.2025 | WCQ | Iraq vs United Arab Emirates | 2-1 | L |
| 13.11.2025 | WCQ | United Arab Emirates vs Iraq | 1-1 | D |
| 14.10.2025 | WCQ | Qatar vs United Arab Emirates | 2-1 | L |
| 11.10.2025 | WCQ | United Arab Emirates vs Oman | 2-1 | W |
Five consecutive matches without a clean sheet and only one victory in the last ten games underline the chronic problems in both boxes. The attack heavily depends on Ali Mabkhout (36 years old), while the midfield lacks creativity against compact defenses. Bento’s rigid 3-4-2-1 often leaves the team vulnerable on transitions, as seen against Jordan.
Egypt Results
Rui Vitória’s side looked unconvincing in the group opener against Kuwait and have been far from their 2023-2024 level. The Pharaohs failed to beat any team ranked inside FIFA top-70 since the March window.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | W/L |
| 02.12.2025 | Arab Cup | Egypt vs Kuwait | 1-1 | D |
| 17.11.2025 | Friendly | Egypt vs Cape Verde | 1-1 | D |
| 14.11.2025 | Friendly | Uzbekistan vs Egypt | 2-0 | L |
| 12.10.2025 | WCQ | Egypt vs Guinea-Bissau | 1-0 | W |
| 08.10.2025 | WCQ | Djibouti vs Egypt | 0-3 | W |
Egypt’s xG in the last six matches averages just 1.18, with over 60 % of their shots coming from outside the box. The absence of a reliable No. 9 since Salah’s shift to central role remains the biggest issue. Defensively they are still solid (0.87 xGA per game), but transitions after losing possession in midfield are painfully slow.
United Arab Emirates vs Egypt Head-to-Head
This will be the first official meeting between the two nations at senior level. No historical data means the market is pricing the game almost entirely on current form and squad value, where Egypt remain clear favorite.
Predicted Starting Lineups for United Arab Emirates vs Egypt
Team news is still filtering through 24 hours before kick-off, but based on training footage, press-conference hints and rotation patterns from the first Arab Cup round, these are the most probable starting XIs. Both coaches are expected to stick close to the formations used in matchday 1.
United Arab Emirates possible starting lineup
Khalid Eisa (GK) – Khalaf Al-Hosani, Kouadio, Al-Attas, Zayed Sultan (DF) – Abdulrahman, Nader, Tagliabué (MF) – Ali Saleh, Caio Canedo, Ali Mabkhout (FW)
Egypt possible starting lineup
Mohamed El-Shenawy (GK) – Omar Kamal, Ramy Rabia, Ali Gabr, Mohamed Hany (DF) – Hamdy Fathy, Emam Ashour, Trézéguet, Mohamed Salah (MF) – Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed (FW)
Key Factors to Watch
- Ali Mabkhout (UAE) has scored only 2 goals in his last 11 caps — his worst drought in a decade;
- Egypt’s Mohamed Salah played 90 minutes against Kuwait and is expected to be rested partially or shifted deeper; his minutes management will be crucial;
- UAE goalkeeper Eisa Khalid picked up a minor knock against Jordan — backup Ali Khasif (39 years old) is far less reliable on high balls;
- Average temperature in Lusail at kick-off will be around 22 °C with almost zero chance of rain — perfect conditions for Egypt’s technical style;
- UAE have not kept a clean sheet in 12 consecutive competitive matches.
- Egypt failed to score in the second half in five of their last seven games;
- Rui Vitória traditionally uses a 4-2-3-1 with very low PPDA against weaker opposition — expect aggressive pressing from the first minute;
- Paulo Bento has no fresh injury concerns but confirmed heavy rotation is impossible due to the short recovery period (only 72 hours after Jordan game).
Free Tips on United Arab Emirates vs Egypt
Before placing any bet on this FIFA Arab Cup group-stage clash, professional bettors always dig deeper than just current form and squad lists. The tips below are built specifically on statistical trends, market movements and situational edges that directly apply to United Arab Emirates vs Egypt on 6 December 2025 at Lusail Iconic Stadium. Use them as final filters for your decision.
- Recent Schedule & Fatigue: UAE played just 72 hours ago against Jordan (full 90 minutes for almost the entire starting XI), while Egypt had one extra day of rest after their 1-1 with Kuwait. Teams recovering in under 84 hours concede 0.38 more xG on average in Arab Cup/Asian Cup history — clear edge to the Pharaohs in the second half.
- Home vs Neutral Performance Split: Although the game is technically on neutral soil, Egypt have won 7 of their last 9 matches played in Qatar (including friendlies and Nations Cup games), scoring 2+ goals in six of them. UAE, by contrast, have only one win in their last eight neutral-venue games since 2023.
- Set-Piece Efficiency: 38 % of Egypt’s goals in 2025 came from dead-ball situations (corners + free-kicks), the highest ratio among all Arab Cup participants. UAE rank 14th out of 16 teams in set-piece xG conceded per match (0.51) — expect Rui Vitória to overload the box on every corner.
- Second-Half Goals Trend: In the last ten competitive matches of both teams combined, 69 % of all goals were scored after the break. Early cautious approach + fatigue factor from UAE’s short recovery makes “Most Goals 2nd Half” one of the strongest data-backed angles at current pricing.
- Referee Card Profile (if confirmed from CAF/AFC pool): Most officials appointed for Arab Cup average 4.8 yellow cards per game and rarely hesitate with second yellows in the final 15 minutes. Combined with both teams’ high foul rates when trailing (UAE 14.3, Egypt 13.8 fouls per game when losing), over 4.5 cards carries excellent value.
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United Arab Emirates vs Egypt Match Prediction 2025
Despite UAE’s terrible run, the value in United Arab Emirates vs Egypt odds lies in the under market. Egypt create very little against deep blocks (0.81 xG vs Kuwait), while UAE’s expected goals conceded from open play remain under 1.10 per match at neutral venues. Both teams are in the middle of packed schedules and prioritize avoiding defeat in a tournament where goal difference rarely matters in three-team groups.
We expect a tactical, low-event game decided by a set-piece or individual mistake. Best value is Under 2.5 goals combined with Egypt keeping a clean sheet.
Our Prediction: United Arab Emirates 0-1 Egypt
| Prediction Type | Prediction | Odds |
| Match Result | Egypt | 2.04 |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 | 2.58 |
| Both Teams To Score | No | 1.96 |
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