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After receiving first-round byes during the African section of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, Senegal and Egypt both finished first in their respective groups during the second round. One side will earn a trip to Qatar later this year when Senegal hosts Egypt in the second leg of their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The Pharaohs posted a 1-0 home victory in the first leg when star forward Mohamed Salah's shot deflected off Senegal's Saliou Ciss and into the net for the match's only goal. Egypt is seeking its fourth World Cup appearance, while Senegal is aiming for its third. 

Kickoff at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio, Senegal is set for 1 p.m. ET. Senegal is the -121 favorite (risk $121 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Senegal vs. Egypt odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Egypt is the +370 underdog. A 90-minute draw is listed at +175 and the over-under for total goals scored is 1.5. Before making any Egypt vs. Senegal picks or 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying predictions, you need to see what soccer insider Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

Now, Green has taken a close look at the Senegal vs. Egypt matchup and released his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Egypt vs. Senegal:  

  • Senegal vs. Egypt spread: Senegal -0.5 (-110)
  • Senegal vs. Egypt over-under: 1.5 goals
  • Senegal vs. Egypt money line: Senegal -121, Egypt +370, Draw +175
  • SEN: The Senegalese had a plus-11 goal differential during second-round group play
  • EGY: The Pharaohs posted three clean sheets in six second-round matches

Why you should back Senegal

The Senegalese recorded 15 goals during group play, the third-most among the 40 teams participating. They finished with a plus-11 goal differential while posting five wins and a draw against Group H opponents. Prior to Friday's 1-0 defeat, Senegal was unbeaten in 13 consecutive matches across all competitions and topped Egypt on penalty kicks last month to win the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Senegal has been strong at home lately, winning seven of its eight matches since 2019. Famara Diedhiou registered a hat trick in a 3-1 victory against Namibia during group play and finished the second round with a team-high four goals. Meanwhile, Sadio Mane and Ismaila Sarr both have netted three tallies, while the former tied for second in group play in assists (four) and third in points (seven).

Why you should back Egypt

Salah has yet to score during African qualifying but is tied for fourth with three assists in six matches. The 29-year-old has been tearing up the English Premier League this season, his fifth with Liverpool. Salah leads the EPL with 20 goals in 27 games and is two away from matching the total he produced in 37 contests in 2020-21.

Salah also is one assist behind Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold (11) for most assists in the Premier League. Mostafa Mohamed and Mohamed Magdy, better known by the nickname Afsha, share the lead for Egypt with two goals apiece. Midfielder Omar Marmoush also has contributed for the Pharaohs, registering a goal and an assist in three matches.

How to make Senegal vs. Egypt picks

Green has taken an in-depth look at Egypt vs. Senegal from every angle, and he is leaning under on the goal total. He also provides his two best bets, including a confident play on the winner, and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his Senegal vs. Egypt picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Egypt vs. Senegal? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Senegal vs. Egypt, all from the European soccer expert who has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.