CAF Champions League prediction: Home win expected when Al Ahly takes on Atlabara

It's no vacation for neither Al Ahly nor Atlabara as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Al Ahly form and stats

Al Ahly are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Cairo International Stadium with maximum points. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. 23 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Al Ahly has won 16 times, drawn 5 and lost 2. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Al Ahly has won by at least two goals 11 times when in this position.

Al Ahly could celebrate like crazy last season after winning the CAF Champions League. Home supporters are hoping for more of the same this season. In the home games here at Cairo International Stadium they witnessed 12 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats. In total the trophy was secured after W25 - D5 - L4 from 34 games.

Atlabara form and stats

Nobody expects Atlabara to collect points from a game like this. The team has been David versus Goliath one time before, with the overall statistics of won 0, draw 0 and lost 1. When defeated, 1 match have been lost by two or more goals.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Atlabara - Al Ahly 0-4. Head-2-head stats last one meeting: 1 - 0 - 0 (Al Ahly wins - draws - Atlabara wins). As for goals, 1 match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 0 had two or less.

Al Ahly missing players

Atlabara missing players