Stade d’Abidjan vs Al Ahly Prediction: The Red Devils have been historically successful in this competition

The stage is set for the crucial game at the Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium as Al Ahly face off against Stade d’Abidjan with the hope of leapfrogging Orlando Pirates at the top of the log. This is one of the toughest groups in this tournament, and every game counts. The Red Devils are not in decent form, but they have to avoid defeat against the hosts. 

Stade d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast)

Last four games: LLDL

The visitors sit at the bottom of the group with just a point from a combined twelve. Stade d’Abidjan bowed to a heavy loss on the road against Orlando Pirates, conceding three goals without a response. In fact, they were lucky to have let in such a number of goals, as their opponents were not effective enough in front of goal. 

The hosts have lost three and shared the spoils once in their last four games in their first-ever appearance in the CAF Champions League. The Ivory Coast-based have been overwhelmed by their opponents in the group, and this might just be the end of the road for them. 

Stade d’Abidjan have lost once and drawn a game at home this campaign. 

Al Ahly (Egypt)

Last four matches: WDWL

Following their twenty three games in the CAF Champions League without a defeat, they were stunned by CR Belouizdad on the road. It was indeed a bad day at the office for the most successful team in the history of the competition as they were outplayed by their opponent. Al Ahly have not been in good form this time, and only a win can revive their team.

 Al Ahly are the most successful team in the history of the competition having won it eleven times, and are the defending champions. Marcel Koller's men have picked up seven points from a combined twelve, scoring ten and conceding four. 

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

Expert Betting Tips

The reverse leg was more about Al Ahly, who scored four and conceded twice against Stade d’Abidjan. 

The Red Devils have struggled on the road, heading here without a goal in two consecutive matches. Al Ahly are not used to such a run, and they must change their approach against a side who are out of the competition already.

Al Ahly are more than capable of securing all the points in this game, but we are not sure how many goals will surface here. I’m trusting the guests to at least score before the break, as Stade d’Abidjan have been pretty terrible at the back. 

I also think this game will produce more goals after the break for 2.04.

I expect Al Ahly to win and score more than two goals for 1.78.

Good luck!