AS FAR Rabat vs Etoile du Sahel Prediction: This fierce encounter will end in favour of the Black Army

AS FAR Rabat will lock horns with Etoile du Sahel at the Marrakech Grand Stadium on Saturday. This encounter is worthy of a final in this competition, but a team has to go. The visitors will protect their first-leg victory with their lives, while the Black Army will throw everything they have into this encounter.

The Black Army secured the Botola Pro League last season after a tug of war between Wydad Casablanca, which saw them win the title with their final game of the season. They have started the league on high, winning two while sharing the spoils once.

AS FAR Rabat are unbeaten at home this season and with their great run in the CAF Confederation Cup last campaign, we expect them to advance here.

The Red and White are one of the most successful teams in the Tunisian League. Etoile du Sahel won the CAF Championship once in 2007 but have failed to make their mark since then.

Etoile du Sahel's first-round encounter ended in a (3-0) aggregate victory over Algeria-based CS Constantine. They also secured all the points in the reverse leg against AS FAR Rabat in Tunisia.

The Red and White have a pedigree in this tournament, and we expect them to show us was they are made for.

Etoile du Sahel weren’t at their very best in the reverse leg, but Hamza Jelassi's goal was enough to secure the home side all the points. AS FAR Rabat have won back to back in their league, scoring six while conceding once, unlike Etoile du Sahel, who fought for a point against rival Club Africain. Both teams are well-organized and experienced; in fact, they’re one of the best teams in Africa. AS FAR Rabat will approach this encounter with the hope of getting the first goal, while Etoile du Sahel won’t sit back and fold their hands. This encounter could go both ways, but Morocco supporters will make a difference here; bet on AS FAR Rabat to win for 1.77.

We expect the home side to win and score more than once for 2.25.

Etoile du Sahel might not get a goal here; bet on BTTS no for 1.73.

Good luck!