ASEC Mimosas vs Orapa United Prediction: The home side won’t give their opponent the breathing space

On Sunday, Ivorian side ASEC Mimosas will lock horns against Orapa United at the Stade FÈLIX Houphouët Boigny Stadium. The home side have won just one game over their last five games and stand a chance of picking up the second spot if they win against the guests with a decent margin. 

ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast)

Last five matches: WDLDL

The Yellow and Black have failed to live to their standard this time, heading here with just a victory since the competition began. ASEC Mimosas lost on the road against ASC Jaraaf in a game where they were better. ASEC Mimosas failed to take their chances while they scored once to secure all the points. This was after they stood their ground against USM Alger, sharing the spoils in front of their home supporters. 

The home side have been dominating the Ivorian league for a long time but fell behind last season, wrapping up their campaign in fourth spot. Despite their success in the division, ASEC Mimosas have not made their mark in the CAF competitions in recent years. 

Orapa United (Botswana)

Last five games: LDDLL

Gadimang Tiiso men's dreams of making it to the knockout phase were shattered following their (1-2) home loss against USM Alger. Their opponents were heads and shoulders above them, and they couldn’t go toe-to-toe against them. Orapa United did their best, but it was not enough to earn them a knockout spot. 

Orapa United have picked up two points from a combined fifteen, scoring once and conceding nine times. They also head here without a win in their last two games in the domestic league.

Orapa United lost back-to-back games on the road in the group.

Expert Betting Tips

The reverse leg was a poor performance from Orapa United who failed to get a shot at goal on their home turf even though it ended in a toothless stalemate. 

ASEC Mimosas will fight tooth and nail to secure all the points against their opponent, who will now play for pride. Even though the ball isn’t in the home team's court, they have to play their part and get the job done in front of their home supporters. They’ll be hopeful ASC Jaraaf lose by two goals or more while they win here and score more than enough.

I think ASEC Mimosas will overwhelm their opponents for the first forty minutes, and I am confident they’ll score in both halves for 1.71 at (Betway).

I also think this game will produce more than two goals as the hosts need goals to advance to the next round; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.64 at (1xbet).

ASEC Mimosas will likely get a halftime victory here for 1.60 at (Bet365).

Good luck!