Fluminense vs Al Ahly Prediction: This encounter won’t deprive us of goals

The CAF Champions League winners and Egyptian champions Al Ahly will be looking to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final for the first time in the club’s history when they face off against Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense of Brazil in the competition’s semifinal in Jeddah on Monday.

The Copa Libertadores champions head here having wrapped up the Brasileiro Serie A in seventh spot, with fourteen defeats in thirty-eight games. Fluminense will face Egypt's Al Ahly in the FIFA World Club Cup semi-finals. Fluminense boasts several talented players, including midfielder Andre, Colombian winger Jhon Arias, and veteran striker German Kano.

Fluminense predicted line-up (4-3-3): Fabio; Guga, Nino, Melo, Marcelo; Martinelli, Andre, Arias; Ganso, Keno, Cano.

The Red Devils head here with a commanding (3-1) victory over hosts Ittihad Jeddah in the quarterfinals, marking their sixth appearance in the Club World Cup competition semifinals. Ten men Al Ahly won against all odds as they were the better side against a star-studded Al Ittihad side. 

One of the best sides in African league football will be gracing this tournament for the ninth time and have finished in third place three times. Al Ahly's journey in this competition last season ended in a (2-4) defeat against Flamengo as they bowed out as the fourth-best side in the tournament.

Al Ahly's predicted line-up (4-3-3): Mohamed El Shenawy; Akram Tawfik, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ali Maaloul; Afsha, Aliou Dieng, Marwan Attia; Percy Tau, El Shahat, Kahraba.

Al Ahly were knocked out by Brazilian heavyweight Flamengo last season, and they face a stern test against an experienced Fluminense side tomorrow. The winner is set to take on Manchester City or Urawa Red Diamonds for the trophy. 

Fluminense have a fully rested squad as they are set to play their first game in this competition, while Al Ahly come off a (3-1) win over Al Ittihad three days ago. One thing is certain here: this encounter won’t deprive us of goals, as both teams have enough players who can make things happen. 

We have seen what Al Ahly are capable of doing, but they remain the underdogs as the visitors boast a better team and play in a more competitive league; bet on a home win for 1.91.

We expect both sides to get a goal apiece for 2.00.

Good luck!