Mens Olympic Football - Egypt v Belarus

Belarus go into the game trying to avoid defeat, Egypt know a win almost certainly takes them through as New Zealand are not expected to beat Brazil.

London 2012 Olympics Football - Game Day 3 - Match 18

Egypt U23 v Belarus U23 (Glasgow 14:30) Best Match Odds 2.20 3.50 3.80 - Best Outright Winner Odds: Egypt 67.0 & Belarus 67.0.

Group C Table:

1. Brazil         P2 W2 D0 L0 Pts 6 GF6 GA3 GD+3
2. Belarus     P2 W1 D0 L1 Pts 3 GF2 GA3 GD-1
3. Egypt        P2 W0 D1 L1 Pts 1 GF3 GA4 GD-1
4. N.Zealand P2 W0 D1 L1 Pts 1 GF1 GA2 GD-1

Top Group Scorers: Neymar 2, Salah 2, Pato 1,Damaio 1,Rafael 1,Oscar 1,Aboutreika 1,Bressan 1, Wood 1, Baha 1.

Team Analysis: Egypt have played two games and looked good but only in segments of those matches. Against Brazil they struggled immensely, conceding three goals in thirty minutes. After composing themselves at half time they came out and had a real go at Brazil, scoring twice. Aboutreika was the key man and played really well. Game two they really should have beaten New Zealand, Salah was the standout player in this game. Moteab had two glorious chances but could convert neither and they stuttered to a 1-1 draw. The players know a win is the only result they can hope for. Belarus have played two games and done very little in either to really worry any teams if they get to the knockout stages. Belarus are built on a solid defence and they will try to stifle Egypt and get the point they need to go through. They are capable of playing counter attacking football but they are quite negative and they will not force it here, unless New Zealand do the unthinkable in the other group game and go ahead v Brazil.

Betting Analysis: The draw suits Belarus and their style of play will enable them to just sit and form two solid banks of players. Egypt have attacking capabilities and both Aboutreika and Salah are in good form, but I just dont see them being able to penetrate the wall of Belarussians. Two selections in this match Draw in 90 Minutes @3.50 and Under 2.5 Goals @1.90