Egypt - Colombia Prediction, Picks and Tips
Friendly match between the teams of Egypt and Colombia, which will be played in Bergamo (Italy), so there is no real locale. Match that will serve as preparation for the World Cup in Russia, which both teams will dispute.
Egypt: On the part of the Egyptian national team, it is necessary to highlight a truism that has not yet had a clear effect on the quotas. Egypt will not be able to count on Mohamed Salah, injured in the Champions final in a match with Sergio Ramos. This situation has set a slab in the African country, as it is doubtful that the great Egyptian star will reach the World Cup. In any case the Egyptian team is not only Salah: it will be presented in this game with a pre-game of 29 players prior to the World Cup, with some interesting players like Sobhi, El Neny, Trezeguet ... or the El Hadary myth at 45 years old. In any case, this team is characterized by its defensive reliability and low offensive talent. The first part will remain in force, but at the offensive level losing one of the 5 best players in the world at this moment (pulling low) weighs heavily on a limited selection of talent. In addition, among the 29 players and the rotations of Egypt there are players of medium-low level, well below the Colombian rotations and that should be noted, as in the recent 1-1 draw with the weak Kuwaiti team.
Colombia: Pekerman is presented with a list of 35 men for this game, of which he will have to make 12 exclusions. In any case, they present themselves with an authentic team like men like Falcao, Muriel, Bacca, Cuadrado, James Rodríguez ... and although it is not the fashion selection that was a few years ago it is still a very good team, with aspirations to be top 10 worldwide. It also has players like Giovanni Moreno, Teófilo, etc. that although they seem candidates to stay out of the list of the World would be indisputable players in the Egyptian combined. Given the previous difference between the two groups, which would justify the current quotas, Salah's fall should weigh heavily in the Egyptian table, which is already very limited offensively.
Our recommendation tip for Egypt - Colombia : Colombia win @ 1.54