EGYPT VS NIGERIA 2010 AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS LATEST BETTING TIPS

We have two of the most storied African football sides facing off against each other today and we expect plenty of interesting betting action to be unfolding on this match. The bookmakers look confident that Nigeria will win, but they have kept both sides above evens and that indicates that they still consider this one a bit of a toss-up. Nigeria has an edge at 13/10, with Victor Chandler, but Egypt are still reasonably-priced at 2/1. The draw pays 2/1 and that may not be a bad bet consider it's how virtually every match has unfolded so far. 
I expect an open affair but the bookmakers have listed 0-0 as the second favourite correct score outcome, just after a 1-1 draw and tied with Nigeria to win 1-0. Egypt to sneak a 1-0 victory pays 7/1, but Nigeria 2-1 is a mere 15/2. Egypt to win by the same margin garners a 10/1 listing. 
With some quality striking talent on offer, you would be wise to bet on plenty of goals in this match. I wouldn't bet the farm on it, but 4 goals or more is where the action starts to get very profitable. Even a 2-2 draw pays 12/1, but if any team gets to 3 goals you're going to be looking at very solid prices. You'll find Nigeria 3-1 at 20/1 while Egypt 3-1 pays 28/1. A 3-2 victory pays 28/1 for both sides. 
The bookmakers favour a very low scoring first half- 3 goals or more in the first 45 minutes pays 10/1 while 3 or more goals in the 2nd half pays out at a mere 19/4. 
In terms of the goalscorer markets, Victor Chandler is offering up first goalscorer betting and Obafemi Martins is tied with Edu Obasi Ogbuke at 11/2 to get on the score-sheet first. No goalscorer pays 6/1, that's interesting, while Yakubu is available at the same margin and so is Michael Eneramo. Other notables include Kanu at 15/2 to score first (high odds as he isn't anticipated to start) Jon Obi Mikel trades at 22/1 to score first while Hossam Ghaly can be backed at 25/1. 
This is a tough match to predict, but I am leaning in favour of high-scoring and I could certainly see it coming down to an intense draw or a last minute goal deciding everything. I think that Egypt have a better chance of scoring against the run of play. On set-pieces, I think they have more players who are dangerous, but Nigeria will likely keep control of the ball a bit more. I think this one comes down to who takes their chances better and possession may not be a factor. My suggestion is a high-scoring match 2-2 or 3-2 with goals from Yakubu, Mohamed Zidan and likely at least one player off the bench. Both teams will think they are the favourites and that means a lot about the tempo and the style in which the match will be played.