Gazelle vs Bamenda Prediction: Home team will take all three points

The Roumdé Adjia Stadium is set to host the round 18 encounter between Gazelle and Bamenda in the Cameroon Elite One league. In their previous and only meeting, the two teams played to a 2-2 draw. Let's delve into a comprehensive preview of this match and make a prediction.

Gazelle enters this upcoming match after securing a 1-1 draw against league leaders Dynamo Douala in their recent league fixture. Dynamo Douala took the lead with a goal from the penalty spot, skillfully executed by Alexis Yougouda Kada. However, Gazelle showcased a relentless performance, managing to equalize and secure a point in the 84th minute through Evrad Pajip's goal. As they approach this game, Gazelle maintains an unbeaten streak in their last three matches, with victories over Fortuna Mfou and Les Astres in the other two encounters.

Bamenda bounced back to the winning column in their previous weekend fixture, clinching a 1-3 victory on the road against Les Astres. The first half proved fruitful for Bamenda as Cedroc Hyede and Ngufor Terence found the net. Shortly after the second half commenced, Febe Bongaman added a third goal for Bamenda. Despite a 75th-minute goal by Les Astres, it wasn't enough to prevent Bamenda from securing all three points. However, it's worth noting that Bamenda's form prior to this win saw them endure three matches without a victory, comprising two losses and one draw. During that period, Bamenda scored three goals and conceded three.

Despite Bamenda's recent return to winning form, they remain a challenging team to support, especially when playing away. On the other hand, Gazelle, although not at their peak, holds a favorable position in the quest for the Championship Group. Given the significance of this match for Gazelle at home, I am leaning towards backing them for a victory in a contest where both teams are expected to score.