Colombe vs Aigle Royal Prediction: Three points in the bag for Colombe at Military Stadium

Colombe and Aigle Royal are poised to clash at the Military Stadium in the upcoming round 18 of the Cameroon Elite One. Both teams are currently in good form, setting the stage for what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Let's delve into a comprehensive preview of this match and make a prediction.

Colombe secured a 1-2 victory over Bamboutos FC in their most recent fixture last weekend. Impressively, Colombe has now extended their unbeaten streak to five matches in the league. Their sole defeat in this run came at the hands of Bamenda in a 2-0 road match. Notably, Colombe's wins during this period were against Les Astres and Dynamo Douala, while they shared draws with Gazelle and Fortuna Mfou. In terms of goal statistics, Colombe netted eight goals in these five matches while conceding four.

Aigle Royal's four-game winning streak came to an end in their recent fixture against Canon Yaounde, where they suffered a 1-2 defeat at home. Henri Tchikeu gave Canon Yaounde the lead from the penalty spot in the 26th minute. Despite Aigle Royal's Hiver Amine leveling the scores with a goal in the 57th minute, their hopes were dashed when Canon Yaounde secured their second just three minutes later, sealing a 2-1 victory. Notably, during their winning streak, Aigle Royal triumphed over Union Douala, Gazelle, Bamboutos FC, and Bamenda.

Anticipating a challenging battle, both Colombe and Aigle Royal are currently displaying similar levels of performance. However, Colombe, especially when playing at home, appears to have a comfortable edge. Despite Aigle Royal showcasing top-level play, the home team is expected to secure the victory. Moreover, considering the historical trend of matches between these teams tending to have fewer goals, a similar outcome is anticipated in this encounter as well.