Stadium: Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi
Time: 12.02.2023, 07:00 PM
ON SUNDAY, Tunisian-based US Monastir will lock horns with Young Africans at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi Stadium. The home side are yet to gain much ground in this competition, having been here for the second time. Young Africans are regular participants with five appearances but have made it to the group stage for the second time.
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The home side became relevant after promotion to the Tunisian League in 2017. US Monastir's first appearance was in the 2020/2021 season when they finished third in the Tunisian Professional League and secured the ticket to this year's edition after coming second last campaign. They almost snatched the Tunisian League Cup from Esperance Tunis watch, with just two points behind the champions.
US Monastir haven’t been bad this season as they finished at the top in the Tunisian Professional League Group B.
US Monastir were eliminated by Al Ahly in the CAF qualifying round and were demoted to the CAF Confederation cup. The home side were paired with champions RSB Berkane in the CAF Confederation Cup qualifying round, and they knocked out the Morocco-based side on (0-1) aggregate.
US Monastir have enough experience to finish strong in this tournament as they have played the best side, Al Ahly and RSB Berkane, in the qualifying round.
Young Africans (Tanzania)
Tanzania Champions have been regular participants in the CAF Champions League; however, in the last nine attempts, they have failed to get past the qualifying round. Yanga Boys have had five appearances in this competition but graced the group stage twice.
They secured the ticket to the group stage after beating struggling Club Africain on (0-1) aggregate.
The Tanzania side occupies the top spot on the Ligi Kuu Bara league standings as they remain unbeaten in the last nine matches.
Expert Betting Tips
Young Africans' performances in CAF Competition have been horrible recently, and they were lucky to have secured the ticket to this round. Of course, they are more experienced than the home side, but US Monastir are a tough team to face on the road. US Monastir eliminated the cup holder and will be confident of securing a win in front of their own fans. Bet home win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.10.
US Monastir will win here, but we are not sure how many goals will be scored here; bet on a home win for 1.62.
The home side might even score before halftime; bet on a home halftime win for 2.30.
Good luck!