Opta’s analytics forecast a 28.4% win probability for Australia and a 39.7% chance for Egypt in their round‑of‑16 encounter.
The model also assigns a 31.9% likelihood that the match will go to extra time or penalties.
The game is scheduled for today, 3 July, at 21:00 MSK.
Betting markets may tilt towards Egypt as the slight favorite ahead of kickoff.