New Zealand vs Egypt Prediction 6/21/2026 Group G Picks

In this article we will formulate a New Zealand vs Egypt prediction for this World Cup game on Sunday, June 21st at BC Place in Vancouver, BC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this World Cup matchup.

New Zealand Betting Preview

New Zealand comes into this match after they drew Iran by a score of 2-2 in their opening game. New Zealand led 1-0 in the seventh minute and 2-1 in the 54th minute, but they couldn’t hold the lead for the draw. New Zealand recorded 14 total shots, eight shots on target, and had 52% of the possession in the game. New Zealand got both of their goals from Just, while Wood had four total shots and Crocombe made two saves in net. 

New Zealand comes into the World Cup ranked 85th in the latest official FIFA rankings and they lost to England by a score of 1-0 prior to this tournament. In that loss, New Zealand allowed a goal in the second minute of stoppage time in the first half and couldn’t find any goals of their own in the defeat. New Zealand recorded three total shots, one shot on target, and had just 29% of the possession. New Zealand has played one other friendly this year, which was a 4-0 loss to Haiti. 

Egypt Betting Preview

Egypt comes into this game after they drew with Belgium by a score of 1-1 last week. Egypt led 1-0 in the 20th minute, but they scored an own goal in the 66th minute for the draw. Egypt recorded 14 total shots, three shots on target, and had 46% of the possession in the game. Egypt got their lone goal from Ashour, while Marmoush had five total shots and Shobeir made three saves in goal. 

Egypt comes into the World Cup ranked 30th in the latest official FIFA rankings and they lost to Brazil by a score of 2-1 prior to this tournament. In that loss, Egypt tied the game at one in the 11th minute, but they allowed the winning goal in the 52nd minute for the defeat. Egypt recorded five total shots, two shots on target, and had 49% of the possession. Egypt has played three other friendlies this year: a 1-0 win over Russia, a 0-0 draw with Spain, and a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. 

New Zealand vs Egypt Prediction

Egypt was able to escape with a draw against Belgium in their first match, but Belgium definitely controlled the play during most of the game. New Zealand picked up a point against Iran in their first match, but I don’t think they have the ability to get anything from this game. Egypt is the superior side and I don’t think New Zealand will score here. Take Egypt to get a late goal to cover -1.5 in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Egypt -1.5