Aswan SC vs Al Ahly Prediction: The Red Devils can't afford to lose here

ON TUESDAY, Aswan SC will host the best African club, Al Ahly, at the Aswan Stadium. Can the visitors return to winning ways here?

Aswan SC (9th)

Last five games: LDDWL

The home side are the best of all the newly promoted sides; they have been rock solid home and away this season and look like they are here to stay. Aswan SC have won six, drawn four and lost eight this season. More recently, they were overwhelmed by Al Ittihad on the road. Aswan SC troubled the home side in the early stages of the game but were reduced to ten men after forty minutes of play. They began the second half with a man down as the Al Ittihad took advantage to score twice.

Aswan SC are a tough team to beat, and they won’t back down without a fight. Aswan SC have won three, drawn three and lost twice at home this season.

Al Ahly (1st)

Last five games: WWDWW

The Red Devils have lost their last three games in all competitions and face a tough test when they travel down to Aswan shortly after their trip from Sudan. Al Ahly's previous game in the league was a slim (1-0) win over National Bank of Egypt. Before the victory, they thrashed struggling Zamalek (0-3) on the road. However, three consecutive defeats might really have an impact on their performance here. Al Ahly are now tied on points with Future FC and Pyramids with three games at hand.

Al Ahly remain unbeaten at home and abroad in the league and have won six and drawn once over the previous seven away games.

Expert Betting Tips

Al Ahly haven’t drawn or tasted defeat against the home side; they have won in all nine meetings. Al Ahly are a top side with quality players; we are confident they will bounce back against the home side. Bet on Al Ahly to win for 1.40.

The Red Devils must win here to be in the right shape for the showdown against Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League; bet on an away win and under 3.5 goals for 2.10.

Aswan SC will play more defensively and might secure them a point at halftime; bet on a halftime draw for 2.10.

Good luck!