Young Africans vs Medeama Prediction: The Yanga Boys will secure their first win in this tournament

Young Africans will face off against Medeama SC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Wednesday. This is Yanga Boys' plain check to make it out of the group, as a defeat could abruptly cut their journey in this competition. At the same time, Medeama SC must find a way to at least secure a point for them to make it to the knockout stage.

Young Africans (Tanzania)

Since the start of this competition, the Yanga Boys have drawn twice and lost once. Leaving them with two points from a combined nine, scoring twice while conceding five. Young Africans head here with a solid performance in Ghana, splitting points against Medeama SC.

Young Africans have not made their mark in this competition, with a group stage finish since 1998.

Medeama SC (Ghana)

The Mauves and Yellows have scored four points from a combined nine but march here with a disappointing (1-1) stalemate on their ground against Young Africans. That result implies that Medeama SC must now win any of their two remaining away games while ensuring they secure maximum points in their final home match.

Expert Betting Tips

Young Africans are the only side yet to register a win in this group, and a defeat here could halt their dream of advancing to the knockout phase. On the other hand, Medeama SC will approach this game with the aim of at least securing a point, which might be important in the long run. The Yanga Boys will rely heavily on their Ivorian midfielder, who has scored seven times this season, and influential midfielder, Stephan Aziz Ki, to see off a strong Medeama side. Young Africans are the favorite here and we expect them to win for 1.60.

We believe the visitors will sit back and rely on counterattacks to get anything from this game, and we anticipate a cagey match with a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.65.

Young Africans will get a halftime victory here for 2.30.

Good luck!