Stade d’Abidjan vs SOL Prediction: Determined Stade d’Abidjan to secure maximum points at home

In week six of the Ivory Coast Ligue 1, Stade d’Abidjan will play SOL at Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium. Heading into this game, the visiting side won the last meeting of this fixture. How will things play out this time?

Stade d’Abidjan are coming off a hard-fought victory against the newly promoted Olympique Sport side. In that game, this team had a very solid start, scoring three times in the first half, courtesy of Cheick Moukoro, Kassoum Kone and Adama Ardile Traore’s strike. In the meantime, this team struggled so much in the second half that they conceded twice in the last ten minutes of the match. Yet, with two wins and two defeats in their first four matches this season, this side sit 12th in the league log, scoring four goals and conceding seven.

SOL suffered their first-season defeat against San Pedro last time out, a game that ended 0-1. In that game, the last-minute Franck Yoan strike was the difference, securing maximum points for their opponent. However, the season's first three matches ended in wins against Lys Sassandra and Zoman, while they drew Stella Adjame. With seven points this season, SOL are seated 10th in the league’s log, scoring three goals and conceding two. 

Looking at how competitive the home side has been in recent times, I will back them to win here. This team has struggled at home but has also shown desire and thirst for victory. The visiting team, on the other hand, is also playing well, having only lost once this season. This is a game where both teams should get their chances, and a bet on both teams scoring is a good option while Stade d’Abidjan secures maximum points at home.