Marumo Gallants vs Young Africans Prediction: Yanga Boys can’t afford to lose there lead here

Marumo Gallants will square off with Young Africans at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Wednesday. Yanga Africans are a step ahead in this encounter after beating their counterpart (0-2) in Tanzania, while the home side will fight to overturn the deficit.

The South African side are one of the surprises of the tournament after winning Group A over Algerian-based USM Alger—Marumo Gallant's head here after eliminating Egyptian moneybags Pyramids on (2-1) aggregate. They have won five times, drawn a game and lost three, scoring fourteen while conceding fifteen goals in this competition so far. Marumo Gallants have a mountain to climb after conceding twice in Tanzania. Marumo Gallants have won all their home games in this competition this season.

Yanga Boys qualified for their first-ever intercontinental semi-finals round after knocking out Nigerian heavyweight Rivers United and ensuring a (2-0) victory over Marumo Gallants in the first leg. Young Africans were electric at home, scoring twice before the final whistle after a boring halftime.

Young Africans have lost once, won twice and lost a game on the road in this tournament.

Their first-ever meeting ended in a (2-0) victory for Young Africans in Tanzania. Yanga Boys are a strong contender for this year's title, but what Marumo Gallants have done can't be underestimated. However, Marumo Gallants are in crisis after the management failed to pay them their bonus. We are not sure that’ll affect the home side here because their record has been immense at home this season. We expect both sides to get a goal apiece for 2.00.

This football game promises to be closely contested, with both teams likely to play attacking football and go for the win. We expect a high-energy match with plenty of action and drama on the pitch. Marumo Gallants can hurt any side, and we expect the home team to win or draw and score more than once for 2.10.

Both teams have a talented squad of players who can score goals, with Young Africans boasting the likes of Fiston Mayele and Stephane Ki. In contrast, Marumo Gallants have the likes of Ranga Chivaviro, Lucky Mohomi, and speedy Katlego Otladisa in their ranks. Bet on a total over 2.5 goals here for 2.30.

Good luck!