Al Ahly vs Esperance ST Prediction: The Red Devils have been historically successful against the visiting team

The stage is set for the final of the most significant event in African Clubs football. The defending champions, Al Ahly, are gearing up to face Esperance ST in the return leg of the CAF Champions League at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday. Both teams settled for a draw a few weeks ago, and now the pressure is on Al Ahly as they play in front of their devoted fans tomorrow evening.

Al Ahly (Egypt)

Last five matches: WWDWD

The Red Devils remain the only side yet to taste defeat in this tournament, as they head here with a stalemate on the road against Esperance ST. Al Ahly are the most successful team in the history of the competition having won it eleven times, and are the defending champions. The Red Devils had a decent run in the group phase, winning three while losing three times. 

Marcel Koller's men are back on their feet after they were hit by injuries a few weeks ago. The return of Percy Tau and Emam Ashour has lifted their spirits. 

Al Ahly are the most experienced team in this competition; they know what they want and how to get it.

Esperance ST (Tunisia)

Last five games: DWWWD

The Blood and Gold head here with a share of the spoils against Al Ahly on their ground. Esperance ST failed to get a shot at goal despite creating two big chances. 

Twenty-year-old star goalkeeper Amanallah Memmiche has now kept ten cleansheet in this tournament, and he's tipped to win the Golden Gloves. Al Taraji are the most successful team in the Tunisia Professional League, with thirty-one (31) league titles. They have won the Tunisia Cup fifteen times while securing the Tunisia Super Cup six times. They have triumphed in the CAF Champions League four times and are the second most successful side in the competition's history. 

In this competition, Esperance ST are unbeaten in their last nine games and have lost just once since the campaign began. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous fifteen meetings, Al Ahly have won ten while Esperance ST have managed just a win and four games ending in a tie. This fixture is the most played game in the history of the competition, as they have met twenty-four times. 

The reverse leg was nothing to write home about, as the hosts played more defensively even though they had more of the ball. Esperance ST must not concede a goal here to stand a chance of advancing, while Al Ahly will play all their known offensive tactics to get the better of their opponent. 

Both teams boast an excellent defensive record in this competition, with eighteen clean sheets between them. Esperance ST will come with their usual defensive setup, but traditions favour Al Ahly as only two of ten previous Champions League finalists held 0-0 at home in a first leg went on to lift the trophy.

We expect a tight encounter with BTTS no for 1.61.

Al Ahly are the favourite to advance here following the reverse leg display; bet on a home halftime victory for 2.35.

Good luck!