<p>A blockbuster AFCON quarter-final has been set after Egypt and the Ivory Coast secured their places in the next stage of the tournament.</p> <p>Egypt managed to secure their place by defeating Benin after extra time, winning 3-1 after scoring twice in the additional 30 minutes. The Ivory Coast kept their hopes alive of retaining the AFCON title after defeating Burkina Faso 3-0.</p> <p>Ahead of their upcoming AFCON QF matchup on Sunday, January 11 at 06:00 AEDT, we'll look to provide you with some of our top Egypt vs Ivory Coast betting predictions. We're looking to provide you with a chance to maximise your <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer">soccer betting</a> experiences with enhanced value as we reach the latter stages of the competition.</p> <p>Read on to learn what our betting experts are predicting…</p> <h2>Egypt vs Ivory Coast Betting Preview</h2> <p>Egypt were winners of Group B, winning two of their three games and drawing the other. They didn't have the most prolific of records at this stage, scoring just three goals.<strong> Omar Marmoush</strong> and <strong>Mohamed Salah</strong> were the goal scorers, with the Liverpool star bagging twice. They did only concede once, though.</p> <p>Salah added another goal to his tally in the Round of 16, while<strong> Marwan Attia</strong> and <strong>Yasser Ibrahim</strong> scored their first goals of the AFCON competition.</p> <p>The Ivory Coast also won Group F, replicating the overall record and points haul that Egypt had achieved. They scored five goals, with <strong>Amad</strong> scoring the only goal in both of their 1-0 victories. <strong>Jean-Philippe Krasso</strong>, <strong>Evann Guessand</strong>, and<strong> Bazoumana Toure</strong> scored in the 3-2 victory over Gabon. The defence conceded three goals across the three games.</p> <p>Amad and Toure both scored in their Round of 16 win, with <strong>Yan Diomande</strong> also getting on the scoresheet.</p> <p>Looking ahead to this game, Egypt appear to have a solid record when it comes to playing against the Ivory Coast. The head-to-head reads:</p> <ul> <li>Egypt wins: 12</li> <li>Draws: 3</li> <li>Ivory Coast wins: 7</li> </ul> <p>Is this a trend that follows when they play on Sunday?</p> <h2>Egypt vs Ivory Coast Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/international-soccer/caf-african-cup-of-nations/egypt-v-ivory-coast-10018809">Egypt vs Ivory Coast betting odds</a> are available on Sportsbet, with the<strong> Ivory Coast</strong> the<strong> early favourites to win</strong> this encounter.</p> <p>Our betting prediction is that<strong> Egypt upset them and advance to the semi-finals</strong>. They have a strong head-to-head record, including a 5-4 penalty shootout win (0-0 after 90 minutes) in the 2021 edition of AFCON (Round of 16).</p> <p>We do think this will be a <strong>close game and are backing Egypt to need additional time</strong>. We think this game will also<strong> require a penalty shootout to decide it</strong>.</p> <p>We think <strong>Mohamed Salah</strong> will be good value to score at any time, while we also believe <strong>Amad </strong>will also be good value. For more insights on <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/africa-cup-of-nations-betting-guide">how to bet on AFCON</a>, check out our comprehensive guide to the tournament.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/most-goals-football-history">The players who've found the net more than anyone else</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/most-trophies-football-history">Which footballers have won the most silverware in history?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/world-cup/mens-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-outrights-7009197">Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup odds</a></li> </ul>