Bouake vs Africa Sports National Prediction: Can the visitors prove themselves again?

Stade de la Paix will host the Ivory Coast Ligue game between Bouake and Africa Sports National. Heading into this game, the two teams will look to secure maximum points. In what is their first meeting, which side wins?

Bouake are coming off a league defeat to Lys Sassandra, a game that ended 1-0. In that game, Bouake did well in the first half to hold their opponent to a goalless draw, but a few minutes to the end of the game, Sekou Samake’s goal denied this team maximum points. In the meantime, having played four matches this season, Bouake have one win, coming against AS Denguele in their game 2 of the season. In the meantime, Bouake were held to draws by Mouna and SO Armee in other encounters. With five points from a possible 12, Bouake sit 9th in the standings, scoring three goals and conceding three. 

Africa Sports National showed they are in for real business in their opening game against Racing d’Abidjan and will look to show character here. In that encounter, Africa Sports National secured a 1-0 win, with Thibaud Yameogo's 61st-minute strike being the difference. In the meantime, this will be the second match of this newly promoted side in the topflight, and there are still questions on how they will approach this road game. With three points from possible three this season, Africa Sports National sit 13th spot in the Ivory Ligue 1 standings. 

Africa Sports National are a very good contender in this game, and it is tough to write them off. However, Bouake have not been good this season, but their home game ended in a win. While being on the road, it is tough to trust Africa Sports National as they might have to depend on defensive play. While Bouake have the advantage, I am backing them in this home game, a game that should end with few goals.