Belgium has greater attacking depth; Egypt with Salah can threaten but start as underdogs.
Belgium bring greater attacking depth, though Egypt are dangerous in transition. Low-altitude, open-air Seattle gives neither side a clear venue edge.
Belgium has more creativity in midfield and will control the tempo. Egypt will rely on counter-attacks, but it won't be enough.
Belgium comfortably outclass Egypt under open roof in Seattle.
Belgium, led by Kevin De Bruyne, has more collective quality. Egypt, with Mohamed Salah, is dangerous, but Belgian experience is expected to decide the match.
Seattle
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |