AL Ahly SC (EGY) vs Young Africans SC Prediction & Betting Tips - CAF Champions League

Prediction published on 01/03/2024, 02:10  by Daniel Ngulu in CAF Champions League Predictions

The battle is on for Group D honors in the CAF Champions League when Egyptian giants Al Ahly host Tanzania’s Yanga. Going into Match Day 6, one point separates the two with either side seeking to finish top. Hosts Al Ahly have the advantage going into the game, with nine points at the top of the pool. The record African champions played to a 1-1 draw with Yanga in Tanzania and will be going for three points here. A draw will still be enough for them to finish top of this group, the two competing teams having both secured quarterfinal berths. Al Ahly’s 1-0 away win at Medeama secured their quarterfinal berth and their title defence is well on course. They warmed up for this encounter with a 5-1 win over Baladiyyat al Mehalla in their domestic league. Playing at home, Al Ahly are unbeaten in their last 13 matches. They have eight wins in their last 10 Champions League games at home, having also gone unbeaten in that run.

Yanga have traditionally been the underdogs in this fixture. Their first meeting dates back to 2009, and in the seven meetings between them, Yanga have just a win. Yanga are however coming into this game on a good run. In the Tanzanian league, they top the standings with a six-point gap and the best goal difference. In this game, they will be targeting a win, to take them top. Pacone Zouzoua’s 90th minute equalizer saved them from defeat in the first leg at home. Yanga will be hoping to settle much faster here, but are aware it will not be an easy assignment. They warmed up for this game with a 4-0 home win over Belouizdad, earning a measure of revenge for their 3-0 away loss. A great run in their recent matches have Yanga unbeaten in 11 matches ahead of this one. Yanga have straight wins in their last five matches. In 10 games, they’ve managed eight wins. They’ve however failed to win any of their last two away Champions League games.