Stade Malien vs Matanga FC Prediction: The home side are a step into the next round

On Saturday, the most successful Malian Football Club will play the return leg against Liberia-based Matanga at the Stade 26 Mars. The home side had a smooth sail in Liberia, scoring three, while the home side responded only once.

Les Blancs took advantage of their opponent's defensive lapses when they scored twice after settling for a (1-1) share of the spoils at halftime. Stade Malien used their experience in the competition to edge out Matanga FC and are now a step into the next phase.

Stade Malien, who won the CAF Confederation title in 2009, will be confident of advancing after scoring thrice on the road.

The Liberian giants won the title for the first time in the 2022 season and settled for a third-place finish last campaign. Matanga FC, who were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by Rivers United last season, conceded three at home, and that might just be the end of the road for them.

Matanga must score four goals and pray the home team fire blanks to advance to the next phase. In football, anything can happen, but this is the end of the road for them following their first-leg performance.

Matanga FC were actually below average against Stade Malien in Liberia and struggled to convert their chances. They’ll face Les Blancs in front of their home fans, and it might get worse for them here. Stade Malien are well motivated for this encounter, and we expect them to win comfortably despite advancing already; bet on a home win for 1.56.

We expect less than two goals here, as the home team might just bench some essential players for the next phase.

Stade Malien are expected to secure a halftime win here for 2.10.

Good luck!