CR Belouizdad vs Al Ahly Prediction: A draw will satisfy the two teams

In the CAF Champions League, CR Belouizdad and Al Ahly will square it off at Stade du 5 Juillet. The first leg of this game ended in a 6-1 win for the visiting team. How will these teams approach this game? Below, I will preview this game and make predictions. 

CR Belouizdad

CR Belouizdad's last encounter was against Olympique Akbou, and they secured a 1-0 win. In that encounter, Abderrahmane Meziane Bentahar's strike in the 76th minute was enough to see this team take maximum points. However, their last fixture in this competition was on the road against Al Ahly, and they suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat despite taking the lead through Aimen Mahious's strike in the first. 

However, CR Belouizdad have won four of their last five matches. The home team has lost twice in this CAF Champions League despite defeating Stade d'Abidjan in game two. In their previous home matches, CR Belouizdad have won three consecutive games, each coming in the league.

Al Ahly

Al Ahly's last game was in the league against ENPPI, and they settled for a goalless draw. Despite dominating the possession with 72 percent, this team created ten chances while failing to convert any of the four on target. However, Al Ahly's last fixture in this competition was against this opponent, and they pulled a comeback win, which saw them win 6-1, despite only being able to settle for a draw before the break. 

Away from home, Al Ahly have won only once in their last five matches. In that run, Al Ahly drew three games, which ended goalless. Al Ahly have only two wins in their previous six games, losing one on penalties to Pachua in the FIFA Continental Cup. 

Expert Betting Tips

CR Belouizdad have not had much luck in this competition, and their chances of qualification for the next round will hugely depend on this fixture. While Al Ahly have been impressive in this CAF Champions League, I expect them to be at their best once again, even though they are on the road. While the two teams will be confident in taking their chances here, I still do not see either side winning. A bet on both teams scoring is a very good option here, and while both teams are expected to avoid a defeat, a 1-1 draw at full time is a good option.