Dynamo Douala vs Bamenda Prediction: The home team will secure maximum points

In round 2 of the Cameroon Elite One, Dynamo Douala will play Bamenda at Mbappé Leppé Stadium. The last time these two teams met was in 2023, and Bamenda won on this turf. Can history repeat itself?

Dynamo Douala opened their season with a goalless draw with Fauve Azur Elite and will hope for a similar outcome. However, this team's run of games into the new season has ended without a win, and despite making it to the Championship Group last season, they could only finish bottom of the standings. In their previous five games, Dynamo Douala failed to secure a single win, losing to Stade Renard in that run. In the meantime, Dynamo Douala drew Canon Yaounde, Colombe and Contonsport, ending 1-1,1-1 and 0-0, respectively.

Bamenda took on newly promoted Panthere the previous weekend and secured a road win. In a game that ended 0-1, Patrice Balemb's strike in the 61st minute was enough to see them secure maximum points. However, looking at Bamenda's run of games into the season, they had two wins, even though they came in the relegation group the previous year. In those matches, Bamenda scored six goals while conceding three. In the league standings, Bamenda have three points, sitting fifth spot. 

The home team is expected to take advantage of their turf. While Bamenda secured a win in their last league game, I expect them to approach this encounter with strong defensive play. The two teams have to give more in attack if they want a win, but I feel they would convert few. With fan's support and also favourites, I will bet on Dynamo Douala winning, while they also have a good record in this fixture.