Al Hilal Omurdman vs Petro Luanda Prediction: The home side can’t afford to drop points here

The most prestigious tournament in the continent resumes as Al Hilal Omurdman face off against Petro Luanda at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya on Friday. The reverse leg ended in a dominant performance from the Angola side, but we hope the hosts avenge the defeat here. 

Last four games: LWLD

The Sudanese giant have been underperforming since the tournament began with a win in four games. Al Hilal Omurdman march here with a share of the spoils against Etoile du Sahel on their ground. They scored first but watched their lead overturned by their opponent in the 92nd minute. 

Al Hilal Omdurman have an experienced coach who understands this tournament well, and we think they’ll perform well here. The Blue Wave are a strong side and have some professional players in their ranks. 

Last five games: WWDD

The Angola-based side have been formidable in this tournament after their disappointing outing in the AFL. Petro Luanda are unbeaten, with two wins and two draws. They head here with a (0-0) stalemate against Esperance ST. The toothless draw was their second straight share of the spoils against the Tunisian side. 

Petro Luanda are yet to concede in this tournament, and it’s due to their five-man defence.

Petro Luanda sit comfortably at the top of the log, picking up eight points from a combined twelve. 

The reverse leg ended in a (1-0) victory for Esperance ST over Al Hilal Omurdman. The visitors are one of the best defensive teams in this tournament and are yet to concede since the tournament began. On the other hand, Al Hilal Omurdman have been below par this year. The Sudanese team have not been competing in their league this season following the unrest in their country. All their home games are either played in Tanzania or Libya. For this reason, we can’t guarantee them a victory, but we are confident they’ll not lose to the visitors; bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 1.89.

We also expect both sides to settle for a halftime draw for 1.86.

We think the home side might get the first goal here for 1.95.

Good luck!