ASEC Mimosas vs AS Denguele Prediction: Hosts expected to eke here

Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny is set to host the round 18 Ivory Coast Premier League clash between ASEC Mimosas and AS Denguele. As both teams aim for a victory to enhance their league standings, detailed match previews and betting possibilities are available below.

ASEC Mimosas recently contested a CAF Championship League match against Wydad Athletic, resulting in a 1-0 defeat on the road. The pivotal moment came with Montasser Lahtimi scoring the sole goal in the 18th minute. A notable incident in the second half was Berthe Souleymane's missed penalty.

Examining the recent matches of the home team, ASEC Mimosas, they managed to secure just one win, which was against Stade d’Abidjan. During this stretch, they also had draws against SOL and Simba, along with another defeat at the hands of Zoman.

AS Denguele's recent struggles continued in their last match against ASI d’Abengourou, where they managed to secure only one point in a 1-1 draw. This result adds to their winless streak of two league games, with the other draw coming against Academie de FAD. However, before these draws, AS Denguele registered victories against SOL and Stella Adjame, both achieved at home. Their away encounter against Zoman concluded in a 3-2 defeat.

In the current season, AS Denguele has accumulated 31 points from 17 matches, scoring 24 goals while conceding 17. They currently hold the 4th position in the league standings.

Both teams had a promising start to the season, but their recent performances have been less than stellar. While ASEC Mimosas may have been dealing with fatigue from CAF Champions League matches, AS Denguele's struggle to secure a win raises concerns about their performance on the road. ASEC Mimosas has historically dominated this encounter and enters as the favorites at home.

Despite AS Denguele's efforts to avoid defeat, it is anticipated that ASEC Mimosas will emerge victorious in a match that is expected to have a low goal count.