Al Ahly vs Esperance ST Prediction: The Red Devils will advance to the next round

Two of the most successful clubs in African Football will square off at the Cairo International Stadium. The home team are a step into the final stage of the competition; however, there's a lot at stake in this highly anticipated match.

The Red Devils are the most successful club in the tournament's history, with a record ten titles to their name and might be on the way to another final. Al Ahly comes into this match in fine form, having won nine of their last eleven games in all competitions. Al Ahly were unstoppable against Esperance in Tunisia when they scored three times to secure all the points.

Al Ahly have won three and drawn once at home since the beginning of this competition.

The Red and Yellow teams are the oldest in Tunisia Club Football and one of the most successful in this tournament. Esperance ST head here after conceding three times at home. They now have to score four times and pray the home doesn’t respond. Esperance ST have been struggling in recent games and have failed to win their last four matches in a row. Esperance ST have won twice, drawn once and lost a game over their previous four matches.

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Al Ahly and Esperance ST have faced each other thirteen times in the CAF Champions League, with Al Ahly winning nine times, Esperance ST winning once, and three games ending in a draw.

The first leg was a disappointing and a shameful performance from Esperance ST in front of their own fans. This is mathematically an impossible mission for the visitors, who have to score four goals and pray the Red Devils to keep quiet here. Egyptian fans and the best supportive group in Africa, and you have to be very good to beat them at home; we are confident the home team will win here for 1.83.

Esperance ST are going through a tough time and have failed to win any of their last four matches. Overall, this promises to be an exciting game between two quality teams. Al Ahly will be looking to maintain their ninth unbeaten run in all competitions, while Esperance ST will be hoping to cause an upset for them; bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 2.78.

We expect the home side to score first here for 1.62.

Good luck!