Etoile du Sahel vs Al Hilal Omdurman Prediction: This tough contest will end in both sides getting a goal apiece

Having gone two games without a win, Etoile du Sahel will reach for the maximum points when they host Al Hilal at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi on Friday. The Blue Wave are not new to the home side, as we expect a fierce contest between both teams tomorrow.

The Red and White are yet to register a goal since the start of the campaign. Etoile du Sahel began their CAF Champions League journey with a (2-0) defeat against arch-rival Esperance ST. The result was followed by another poor performance on their ground against Petro de Luanda, where they also conceded twice without a goal.

Etoile du Sahel are among the best 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 knocked out Moroccan champions to secure their ticket to the group phase. However, they have struggled to win games in the league, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches.

The Red and White are a group of young and experienced players who’ll definitely show class here.

The Sudanese giant won their first three points in the competition, scoring three times against Esperance ST in Tanzania. Despite playing on neutral ground, Al Hilal Omurdman found the back of the net twice just before the break. Esperance ST then reduced the deficit when Kebba Sowe scored in the 59th minute. Al Hilal secured the maximum points as Pape Ndiaue extended their lead in the 78th minute. This was after their (1-0) defeat against Petro Luanda in Angola.

Al Hilal Omdurman have an experienced coach who understands this tournament well. The Blue Wave are a strong side and have some professional players in their ranks.

Over their previous six meetings, Al Hilal have won once while Etoile du Sahel have recorded three wins and a game ending in a tie. Etoile du Sahel have struggled in recent games and head here with another defeat against Petro de Luanda on their ground. The Red and White have won once at home against the Blue Wave, who head here in high spirits. This is a tight contest, and even though we believe the hosts won’t lose three games in a row, we expect BTTS to find the back of the net for 1.97.

Etoile du Sahel might actually secure a halftime win here, as we expect them to get off to a flying start.

We don’t think this encounter will be cagey; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.87.

Good luck!