Al Hilal vs Al Ahly Prediction: The Red Devils won’t leave here empty-handed

Former champions Al Ahly will square off with Al Hilal at the Al Hilal Stadium on Saturday. The Red Devils will kick off their champions league campaign after failing to retain the trophy in the previous season. This game will be played behind closed doors following CAF decision. 

The Blue Waves commenced their champions league campaign with a (1-0) defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns. Though the South African side totally outplayed them, they had their moments in the game.

Two-time runners-up have made the top sixteen in the previous three seasons. Al Hilal are a dark horse in Group B because of their experienced coach Florentino Ibenge. Al-Hilal is an exciting team, considering they are a little bit different from last season because of the nine signings they’ve made and the change in the technical leadership with the Congolese coach who won the CAF Confederation Cup title with RSB Berkane last year.

Al Ahly are the most successful team in the history of the tournament, having won it ten times. After winning the trophy back to back, they failed in their third attempt when they were beaten by Wydad Casablanca in the final. The Egyptian heavyweight have been playing some fantastic football since the beginning of the season and are unbeaten in the league.

Al Ahly head here after the defeat against Flamengo in the FIFA World Club Cup. The Red Devils are ranked the best club team in Africa, and we are confident they can reach the final again this season.

Both sides have met six times since 2007, with Al Ahly winning three times while Al Hilal have recorded a win and two games ending in a share of the spoils. Al Ahly haven’t won against Al Hilal on the road; they have drawn twice and lost once. Considering both sides' recent games, Al Ahly are far the better team, and we are confident they won’t lose here; bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.30.

Al Ahly's win for 2.14 can be worth the risk.

We expect both sides to settle for a halftime draw here for 1.90.

Good luck!