Abu Salim SC vs Renaissance de Berkane Prediction & Betting Tips - Caf Confederation Cup

Prediction published on 31/03/2024, 06:24  by Devesh Jaganath in Caf Confederation Cup Predictions

Abu Salem and RSB Berkane will face off in the first leg of the quarter-final at the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday afternoon. The hosts finished second in Group B, while the visitors topped Group D to qualify for this round. Abu Salem have been far from impressive and only managed to reach the last eight by a single point. In the group stages, they split their six matches with three wins and three losses, ending seven points behind group leaders Zamalek. Their form across all competitions has also been way below par of late, currently riding a four-match losing streak, during which time they conceded two or more goals in each match. In addition, the hosts have recorded just a single win in their last 12 games in all competitions, which came against Al Ahli Tripoli in the Premier League. At home, Salem are on a three-match losing streak and have shipped eight goals while scoring just two in response. They could find it tough here against a solid RSB Berkane outfit. 

Meanwhile, RSB Berkane came through the group stages of this competition with flying colours. They were unbeaten across their six matches, recording four wins and two draws to finish four points ahead of Stade Malien in second place. In all competitions, the Oranges Boys are unbeaten in four games and have kept an impressive three clean sheets in that time. Those results have seen them move up to third place in the Botola Pro League, two points above FUS Rabat in fourth but trailing second-placed Raja Casablanca by 14 points. RSB Berkane drew two and won one of their three away games in this competition, and are unbeaten in their last three on the road in all competitions, with clean sheets kept in each of those matches. Undoubtedly, the visitors' major strength has been their defence, and we expect them to prioritize the clean sheet in this one.